Triumph Vitesse
| Triumph Vitesse | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Standard-Triumph |
| Production | 1962–1971 51,212 built |
| Designer | Giovanni Michelotti |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Two-door saloon Two-door convertible Three-door estate (by special order) |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Triumph Herald, Triumph GT6 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1596 cc Triumph I6 1998 cc Triumph I6 |
| Transmission | Four-speed manual with Optional overdrive |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 91.5 in (2,324 mm) |
| Length | 153 in (3,886 mm) |
| Width | 60 in (1,524 mm) |
| Height | 52.5 in (1,334 mm) |
| Kerb weight | 2,072 lb (940 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Triumph Dolomite |
The Triumph Vitesse is a compact six-cylinder car built by Standard-Triumph from 1962 to 1971. The car was based on the Giovanni Michelotti designed Herald and was available in saloon and convertible variants.
After the initial launch in 1962, the 2.0-litre was launched in 1966 and was improved in 1968 and was sold as the Mk2.
The Vitesse name was first used by Austin in the 1914 to 1916 Austin 20 hp and 30 hp Vitesse models. This was followed in 1922 by G. N.(Godfrey & Nash) on their GN Vitesse Cycle-car, and then by Triumph on a car made from 1935-1938.
After the last Triumph Vitesse was made in 1971, the Vitesse name remained unused until 1982 when Rover began to use the name on their more sporting models including the SD1, the 216, and finally on the Rover 800 until 1998.