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Triumph 2500 Estate S (108 Hp)
Overall Rating
Triumph 2500:
The Triumph 2000 is a mid-sized, rear wheel drive automobile which was produced in Coventry by the Triumph Motor Company between 1963 and 1977. It was introduced on 15 October 1963. It was styled by Giovanni Michelotti.
It competed with the contemporary Rover P6 2000, which initially was offered only with a four-cylinder engine. The Rover was also released in October 1963, just one week before the Triumph. Larger-engined models, known as the Triumph 2. 5 PI and Triumph 2500 were also produced from 1968....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Estate Overview:
Triumph 2500 (Estate). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The 1974 Triumph 2500 Estate predates modern crash testing standards like Euro NCAP, which began in 1997. It lacks contemporary safety features such as airbags, ABS, or advanced crumple zones, reflecting the safety priorities and technology of its production era.
S (108 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
With 108 Hp, the 'S' trim offered a slightly more spirited driving experience compared to the TC, providing a noticeable but not dramatic improvement in acceleration and overall responsiveness. Still a cruiser at heart.
Fuel Economy
Similar to the TC, the 'S' trim's fuel economy remained modest, possibly marginally worse due to its slightly higher state of tune, but still within the expected range for a 1970s executive estate.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Smooth and characterful straight-six engine
- • Spacious and practical estate body
- • Comfortable ride quality for its era
- • Classic British styling and heritage
- • Relatively affordable classic car ownership
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy by modern standards
- • Susceptible to rust, common for British cars of the period
- • Dated safety features (or lack thereof)
- • Parts availability can be challenging for some components
- • Performance is modest compared to contemporary vehicles
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(2500: 1974 - 1975).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Triumph |
| Model: | 2500 |
| Generation: | Estate |
| Modification (Engine): | S (108 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1975 |
| End of production: | 1977 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 108 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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