Triumph Vitesse

Race Setup and History

Competed in the 1971/72 Trans-Am season (factory entry)

We are in need of production history and additional race setup information on this marque.

Triumph is well known for their line of sports cars but they are not always recognized as a builder of sedans.  In fact Triumph had a number of sedan models in their history.  Although import of this car to North America was quite limited (as was total produciton), the factory did field a Trans-AM 2.5 car during the 1971 and 72 seasons.

Strong Points

• Bigger motor than competition
• Parts are easy to find.

Weak Points

• If follow strict Tran-Am rules, weight could be a problem.
• British Leyland cars tend to have lots of electrical problems.  Plan on rewiring the car.
• Like some other sedans, not much styling.

Common Setup

• 2.5 liter 6 cylinder OHV
• Lightened Crank
• Carrillo rods
• Cline cam & heads
• Triple Weber 45's
• Carrera shock on coilovers (front & rear)
• Some have 4 wheel disk brakes.

Internet Sites

   Vintage Triumph Register

Books

The Triumph Spitfire Mk I, Mk Ii, Mk Iii, Herald, Vitesse, 1959-1970
by British Leyland Motors

Triumph GT6 and Vitesse 2 Litre Workshop Manual : 1967-1973
Published 1980, out of stock, use locator service

Triumph Herald and Vitesse : The Complete Story
by Graham Robson

Haynes Triumph GT6 Vitesse Owners' Workshop Manual, 1962-1974
by I.M. Coomber, out of stock, use locator service

Triumph Spitfire, GT6 Vitesse & Herald
Out of stock, use locator service 

Triumph Spitfire, Gt6 Vitesse & Herald :
Guide to Purchase & D.I.Y. Restoration (Foulis Motoring Book)
by Lindsay Porter & Peter Williams ,out of stock, use locator service 

Design and Production History