Triumph 10/20
| Triumph 10/20 | |
|---|---|
I4 | |
| Transmission | Four-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 102 in (2,591 mm) |
| Length | 140 in (3,556 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | none |
| Successor | Triumph 13/35 |
The Triumph 10/20 is a car manufactured from 1923 until 1926 by the
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. The engine produced 23.5 brake horsepower (17.5 kW) at 3000 rpm, giving the car a top speed of 52 mph (84 km/h) and economy of 40 miles per imperial gallon (7.1 L/100 km; 33 mpg‑US). The four-speed gearbox was mounted centrally and coupled to the engine by a short drive shaft.
The car was launched as a 2-seat, steel panelled, open tourer with provision for a third passenger in a
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" of its era. It was the first British production car to be fitted with hydraulic brakes, but at first on the rear wheels only. Approximately 2,500 of this model and the parallel 13/35 and 15/50 models were made. The price was £430 to £460, expensive compared to a contemporary Wolseley 10 selling for £250.
Further reading
- The Story of Triumph Sports Cars. Graham Robson. Motor Racing Publications. 1972. ISBN 0-900549-23-8
- A-Z of cars of the 1920s. Nick Baldwin. Bay View Books. 1994 ISBN 1-870979-53-2