The TR3 replaced the TR2 in October 1955. Over its lifetime it was uprated to TR3A (1957), the first British car to adopt front disc brakes. Its engine was rated at 100bhp at 5000rpm. A model designated as TR3B was built specifically for the US market.
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Year |
1955 - 1957 (13377 units built ) |
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Engine |
OHV, 4 Cylinder |
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Capacity |
1991 cc |
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Compression |
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Power |
100 HP @ 5000 RPM (75 kW) |
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Torque |
117 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM |
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Aspiration |
Twin SU HS-6 Carb |
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Gearbox |
4 speed manual with optional Laycock D-Normanville overdive on 2nd, 3rd and 4th. |
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Diff Ratio |
3.7 : 1 or 4.1 : 1 |
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Suspension |
Front: Coil Spring / Wishbone / Cam and Lever Steering Rear : Live Rear Axle / Leaf spring / Lever shock absorber |
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Brakes |
Front: (1955 - 1956) 10 x 2 1/4 inch Drum Front: (1956 - 1957) Disks Rear: 10 x 2 1/4 inch Drum |
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Performance |
0-60 12.0 seconds 400 meters 18.6 seconds Max speed 105 MPH (169 KPH) Fuel Econ 28.9 MPG |