The TR7 broke Triumph's own tradition by launching as a fixed-roof coupe only — British Leyland was dodging a US convertible ban that was rumored to be coming. It never happened, and Triumph added a drophead version in 1979 anyway.
Lead trim: TR7 2.0 · up to 135 hp
Triumph TR7 / TR81974–1981
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FactThe TR7 broke Triumph's own tradition by launching as a fixed-roof coupe only — British Leyland was dodging a US convertible ban that was rumored to be coming. It never happened, and Triumph added a drophead version in 1979 anyway.
A wedge-shaped sports car designed by Harris Mann and built by British Leyland from September 1974 to October 1981. Launched in the US in January 1975, with its UK debut in May 1976. For the US market Triumph created the much more powerful TR8, a TR7 with a 3.5-litre Rover V8; 2,497 were built.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR7 2.0 | 1974–1981 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 105 hp | 119 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| TR8 3.5 V8 | 1977–1981 | 3.5 L V8 | 135 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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Owners’ builds
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Triumph built the TR8 almost entirely for America. Genuine British-market TR8s exist, but they're so scarce they're exceedingly rare finds today.
The TR7 broke Triumph's own tradition by launching as a fixed-roof coupe only — British Leyland was dodging a US convertible ban that was rumored to be coming. It never happened, and Triumph added a drophead version in 1979 anyway.
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Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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