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Triumph 13/35

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Triumph 13/35
Overview
ManufacturerTriumph Motor Company
Production1924–1926
2500 made (see text)
Body and chassis
Body styleFive seat tourer
Saloon
Powertrain
Engine1,872 cc (114.2 cu in) side valve I4
TransmissionThree-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase108 in (2,743 mm)
Length151 in (3,835 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorNone
SuccessorTriumph 15/50

The Triumph 13/35 or 12.8 is a car manufactured from 1924 until 1926 by the Triumph Motor Company in the UK.

It was powered by a four-cylinder 1,872 cc (114.2 cu in) engine of 72 mm bore and 115 mm stroke with single Zenith carburettor which produced 36 bhp (27 kW) .

It was the first British production car to be fitted with hydraulic brakes on all wheels. These were made by Lockheed and were of the external contracting type.

Approximately 2500 of this model and the parallel 15/50 models were made. It was generally priced at about £375 to 495.

References

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  • Graham Robson The Triumph Sports Cars Motor Racing Publications 1972. ISBN 0-900549-23-8
  • Nick Baldwin A-Z of cars of the 1920s Bay View Books. 1994 ISBN 1-870979-53-2
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