Triumph TR5 injection car compared with Holden GTS 327
A British Triumph TR5 with Lucas fuel injection is tested against the Holden GTS 327. The article details performance figures including 0-80 in 6.0 seconds and a top speed near 125 mph, plus braking, handling and interior features. It notes the TR5's overdrive, independent suspension, disc brakes front and drums rear, and a detachable hard top. The review emphasizes driving feel, gear selection, and the car's overall practicality and comfort for a high performance two seater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Triumph
Lucas
Car specification highlights for a classic six
The listing details a $4,195 six cylinder engine with pushrod OHV, 2.498 cc, 150 bhp at 4 400 rpm, and 164 lb ft torque at 3 000 rpm. It describes a four speed Synchro-Mesh with overdrive, 3.45 final ratio, independent coil suspension front and semi trailing arms rear, rack and pinion steering, four wheel hydraulic discs, detachable wire wheels with Michelin XAS tyres, wheelbase 88 inches, length 144 inches, fuel capacity 14 gallons, and an approximate 315 mile range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas
Canberra 500 Rally Draws 33 Entries For NSW Championship
The Canberra 500 rally, premier event in the NSW championship, has drawn about 33 entries from NSW Victoria South Australia and the ACT. Competitors include local teams from Queanbeyan Yass and Canberra with výroved contenders in Wolvos Alfa Romeos HK Holdens and Cortinas. The event starts next Saturday at the City Caltex garage with several veteran crews seeking points and prizes.
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Harry Firth
Grahamdale Street
Braddon
Hornville
Cortina
Lotus
Canberra
Lanack Motors
Queanbeyan
Bar Ferguson
Dave Johnson
CSCC
Ferguson
Nsw
Gordon Pike
Bob
Ogilvie
Brian Duke Titors
Victoria
South Australia
Act
Ron Marshall
Jan Butcher
Yass
Greg
Cusack
Repco
Mead
Int Production
General
Sale
South
Australia
Stuart McLeod
Jack
Lock
Torana
Ford Factory
Kingswood
Ewan Vaughan
Bob Forsyth
John
Greg Garrard
Frank Kil
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Kaye Street
Yarralumla
Odels
Beazley & Bruce Pty Ltd
Mort Street
Leonard Ward
Accelerath
Facia
Federatists
England
Sureriinary Weil
Bruce Ricardo Pty Ltd
Acton
Is Ingenuity
Ffenaults IG
Renault
Tan
Pearen Motors
Lonsdale Street
Bill Genge Motors
Crawford Street
Canberra Sporting Car Club
Repcohead
S & A Motors
Mazda Sales — Service Spares
Newcastle Street
Fyshwick
Pirie Street
John Whigham
Jan Te
Korponay
Newcastle
Isa Streets
Ison Tractors
Howard Rotary
Jolly's Gateway Garage Pty Ltd
Uriarra Road
Glen
Lal
Stihl cHatr
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