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Triumph Vitesse Race Setup and History Competed in the 1971/72 Trans-Am season (factory entry) We are in need of production history and additional race setup information on this marque. Triumph is well known for their line of sports cars but they are not always recognized as a builder of sedans.  In fact Triumph had a number of sedan models in their history.  Although import of this car to North America was quite limited (as was total produciton), the factory did field a Trans-AM 2.5 car during the 1971 and 72 seasons. Strong Points Bigger motor than competition Parts are easy to find. Weak Points If follow strict Tran-Am rules, weight could be a problem. British Leyland cars tend to have lots of electrical problems.  Plan on rewiring the car. Like some other sedans, not much styling. Common Setup 2.5 liter 6 cylinder OHV Lightened Crank Carrillo rods Cline cam & heads Triple Weber 45's Carrera shock on coilovers (front & rear) Some have 4 wheel disk brakes. Internet Sites    Vintage Triumph Register Books The Triumph Spitfire Mk I, Mk Ii, Mk Iii, Herald, Vitesse, 1959-1970 by British Leyland Motors Triumph GT6 and Vitesse 2 Litre Workshop Manual : 1967-1973 Published 1980, out of stock, use locator service Triumph Herald and Vitesse : The Complete Story by Graham Robson Haynes Triumph GT6 Vitesse Owners' Workshop Manual, 1962-1974 by I.M. Coomber, out of stock, use locator service Triumph Spitfire, GT6 Vitesse & Herald Out of stock, use locator service  Triumph Spitfire, Gt6 Vitesse & Herald : Guide to Purchase & D.I.Y. Restoration (Foulis Motoring Book) by Lindsay Porter & Peter Williams ,out of stock, use locator service    Design and Production History The web site of the Vintage Triumph Register contains a page devoted to this car.  To read more about the Vitesse, check out the VTR Vitesse Page.