{"id":44,"date":"2015-08-19T18:45:09","date_gmt":"2015-08-19T18:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumphclubsa.com\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2023-02-20T08:51:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T06:51:39","slug":"gt6","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/triumphclubsa.com\/index.php\/gt6\/","title":{"rendered":"GT6"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"GT6<\/a>\"GT6<\/a>\"GT6_1\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Triumph GT6<\/p>\n

The Triumph GT6 is one of the rarer Triumphs found locally today and is therefore much sought after and was not assembled in South Africa. It was basically a Spitfire with a fast-back coupe style and a six-cylinder engine, taking its styling cue from the Le Mans racing Spitfires of 1965.<\/p>\n

Initially it was criticised for its poor handling characteristics, and the Mark 2 was then fitted with wishbone suspension which overcame the problems. As a result, the Mk 2 and early Mk 3\u2019s are widely regarded as the best of the three models.<\/p>\n

The pen of Giovanni Michelotti can clearly be seen in the styling of the GT6. The GT6 Mk3 was launched simultaneously with the Spitfire Mk 4, hence the same rear-end design. This sported a re-designed bonnet and squared off rear end similar to the late Spitfires. The wishbone suspension was again used up to chassis no. KE20000, after which the swing spring rear axle was used.<\/p>\n

GT6 Mk1
\nProduced from July 1966 to September 1968
\nTotal built: 15 818
\nEngine: 6 in line \u2013 74,7 x 76 mm \u2013 1998 cc
\nPower: 71,25 kW @ 5000 rpm<\/p>\n

\"GT6<\/a>
GT6 Mk1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

GT6 Mk2
\nProduced from July 1968 to December 1970
\nTotal built: 12 066
\nEngine: 6 in line \u2013 74,7 x 76 mm \u2013 1998 cc
\nPower: 78 kW @ 5000 rpm<\/p>\n

GT6 Mk3
\nProduced from October 1970 to December 1973
\nTotal built: 13 042
\nEngine: 6 in line \u2013 74,7 x 76 mm \u2013 1998 cc
\nPower: 78 kW @ 5000 rpm<\/p>\n

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