Triumph 2000/2500/2.5 Technical Page

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Specifications

Engine

Type:
6 cylinder in line, OHV
Capacity:
2000: 1998 cm³
2500: 2498 cm³
Stroke:
2000: 76.0 mm
2500: 95.0 mm
Bore:
74.7 mm
Firing order:
1,5,3,6,2,4
Compression ratio:
2000 Mk1: 8.5:1 or 9.1:1
2000 Mk2 (69-73): 9.25:1
2000/2000TC Mk2 (73-77): 8.8:1
2.5PI Mk1/Mk2: 9.5:1
2500TC/S: 8.5:1
Power:
2000 Mk1: 90bhp(net) @5000rpm
2000 Mk2: 84bhp(DIN) @5000rpm
2000TC Mk2 (75-77): 91bhp(DIN) @4750rpm
2.5PI Mk1: 132bhp(net) @5500rpm
2500TC Mk2 (74-75): 99bhp(DIN) @4700rpm
2500TC/S Mk2 (75-77): 106bhp(DIN) @4700rpm
2.5PI Mk2: 124bhp(DIN) @5500rpm
Maximum torque:
2000 Mk1: 117lb.ft @2900rpm
2.5PI Mk1/Mk2: 153lb.ft @2000rpm
2000 Mk2: 100lb.ft @2900rpm
2000TC Mk2: 110lb.ft @3300rpm
2500TC Mk2 (74-75): 133lb.ft @3000rpm
2500TC/S Mk2 (75-77): 139lb.ft @3000rpm
Oil pressure:
40 to 60 psi @2000rpm
Oil capacity:
5.1 litres
Coolant capacity:
7.7 litres

Valve train

Inlet:
Clearance:
0.254 mm (cold)
Material:
En53
Head dia (MkI):
33.10 mm
Throat dia (MkI):
30.18 mm
Stem dia:
7.90 mm
Outlet:
Clearance:
0.254 mm (cold)
Material:
21-4-NS
Head dia (MkI):
29.92 mm
Throat dia (MkI):
27.00 mm
Stem dia:
7.87 mm
Seats:
Angle:
45 deg
Material:
Cast iron BS 1452/14
Rocker:
Ratio (MkI):
1.50:1
Spring:
Material (MkI):
En 49 D
Crash speed:
6600rpm
Rate/inner:
28.5 lb/in
Rate/outer:
150 lb/in
Free length/inner:
1.56''
Free length/outer:
1.61''
Inst. length/inner:
1.140''
Inst. length/outer:
1.386''
Coil dia./inner:
0.654''
Coil dia./outer:
0.923''
Wire gauge/inner:
0.076''
Wire gauge/outer:
0.128''
Act. coils/inner:
6.0
Act. coils/outer:
3.25
Camshaft:
Lift at valve (MkI):
0.312 "
Opens/inlet (MkI):
18 deg BTDC
Closes/inlet (MkI):
58 deg ABDC
Opens/exhaust (MkI):
58 deg BBDC
Closes/exhaust (MkI):
18 deg ATDC
Max tappet acceleration at flank:
210 m/s² @1000rpm (engine)
Max neg. tappet acceleration at nose:
73 m/s² @1000rpm (engine)
Guide:
Material:
Cast iron BS 1452/14
Length:
2.72''
Outside dia., inlet:
0.502''
Inside dia., inlet:
0.313''
Clearance, inlet:
0.0023/0.0008''
Outside dia., exhaust:
0.501''
Inside dia., exhaust:
0.312''
Inside dia., inlet:
0.313''
Clearance, exhaust:
0.0030/0.0015''

Fuel system

Carburettor type (2 off):
2000 Mk1 (-MB 60718): Stromberg 150 CD - 7A
2000 Mk1 (MB 60718-): Stromberg 150 CD - 6J
2000 Mk2 (-69): Stromberg 150 CDS - 5AW
2000 Mk2 (-70): Stromberg 150 CD3 - B5BU
2000 Mk2 (-72): Stromberg 150 CD3 - B5BG
2000 Mk2 (-73): Stromberg 150 CDSE - B5CB
2000 Mk2 (-73): S.U. HS4 - A.B.U.
2000 Mk2 (74-): S.U. HS4 - BCY
2500TC/S Mk2 (74-): S.U. HS6 - BDU
Injection system:
2.5 PI Mk1/Mk2: Lucas Mark 2
Injection line pressure:
106 to 110 psi
Injector opening pressure:
50 psi

Ignition system

Spark plugs:
Champion N-9Y or N12Y
Alternative: Bosch W8DC
Spark plug gap:
0.65 mm
Distributor:
Lucas 25 D6 (early) or 45 D6 (late)
Distributor points gap:
0.4 mm
Distributor dwell angle:
35±3°
Firing order:
1-5-3-6-2-4 (1 in front)
Ignition timing:
2000 (-73): 8° BTDC
2000/2500 (74-): 10° BTDC
2.5 PI (-72): 8° BTDC
2.5 PI (73-): 2° BTDC

Electrical system

Voltage:
12V
Polarity:
Mk1 (-MB 600000): Positive earth
Mk1 (MB 600000-)/Mk2: Negative earth
Generator:
Lucas C40L, output 25A
Alternator:
Mk1: Lucas 15AC output 28A
Mk2: Lucas 15ACR output 28A
Mk2 (alternative): Lucas 17ACR output 36A
Starter motor:
Mk1 (early): Lucas M35G
Mk1 (late) / Mk2 (early): Lucas M418G pre-engaged
Mk2 (late): Lucas M100 pre-engaged

Transmission

Gearbox (manual):
Standard-Triumph, 4 speed plus reverse, syncromesh on all forward gears
Housing material: Al BS.1490 LM4M
Clutch (manual):
Diaphragm 8½'' diameter, hydraulically operated
Optional overdrive:
Laycock de Normanville type 'A' (early) or type 'J' (late)
Gearbox (automatic):
Borg Warner Type 35 or Type 65
Manual gear ratios:
1st: 3.281:1
2nd: 2.10:1
3rd: 1.386:1
3rd OD 'A': 1.14:1
3rd OD 'J': 1.11:1
4th: 1:1
4th OD 'A': 0.82:1
4th OD 'J': 0.797:1
Reverse: 3.37:1
Automatic gear ratios:
1st Type 35: 2.39:1
2nd Type 35: 1.45:1
3rd Type 35: 1:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Final drive:
Type: 1'' offset hypoid, 2 pinions
Ratio 2000 manual: 4.1:1
Ratio 2500/2.5 PI manual: 3.45:1
Ratio auto: 3.7:1
Output shaft material: EN24 steel
Propeller shaft:
Length: 45'' (with variations)
Tube: Dia 2.25'', wall 0.064''

Steering

Type:
Alford and Alder rack-and-pinion
Ratio:
21:1
Turns, lock-to-lock:
4
Turning circle between kerbs:
9.75 m

Wheels

Rim:
2000/2.5PI Mk1: 4½J-13'' steel disc
2000/2.5PI/2500TC Mk2: 5J-13'' steel disc
2500S Mk2: 5½5J-14'' cast alloy 19 mm offset
Bolt circle:
All models: 4 on 4½'' circle
Tyres:
2000 Mk1 saloon: 6.5-13 cross-ply
2000 Mk1 saloon/estate: 175-13 radial
2.5PI Mk1/Mk2: 185-13 radial
2000/2000TC/2500TC Mk2: 175-13 radial
2500TC Mk2: 185-13 radial
2500S Mk2: 185-14 radial
Pressure:
Front: 24 PSI
Rear: 24 PSI

Dimensions and weight

Overall length:
Saloon Mk1: 4.41 m
Estate Mk1: 4.41 m
Saloon Mk2 (-74): 4.63 m
Saloon Mk2 (74-): 4.66 m
Estate Mk2 (-74): 4.50 m
Estate Mk2 (74-): 4.53 m
Overall width:
Mk1: 1.65 m
Mk2 (-74): 1.69 m
Mk2 (74-): 1.71 m
Overall height:
Mk1/Mk2 (-74): 1.42 m
Mk2 (74-): 1.44 m
2500S Estate Mk2: 1.41 m
Wheelbase:
All models: 2690 mm
Track width, front:
Mk1: 1320 mm
Mk2: 1332 mm
Track width, rear:
Mk1: 1280 mm
Mk2 (-74): 1342 mm
Mk2 (74-): 1346 mm
Ground clearance:
Mk1: 150 mm
2000 Mk2 (-74): 114 mm
2.5PI Mk2 (-74): 102 mm
2.5PI Mk2 (74-): 114 mm
2000/2500TC/2500S Mk2 (74-): 127 mm
2500S Estate Mk2: 117 mm
Kerb weights:
2000 Saloon Mk1: 1170 kg
2000 Saloon Mk2: 1175 kg
2000 Estate Mk1: 1219 kg
2000 Estate Mk2: 1245 kg
2.5 PI Saloon Mk1: 1195 kg
2.5 PI Saloon Mk2: 1255 kg
2.5 PI Estate Mk1: 1243 kg
2.5 PI Estate Mk2: 1270 kg
2500TC Saloon Mk2: 1187 kg
2500TC Estate Mk2: 1233 kg
2500S Saloon Mk2: 1223 kg
2500S Estate Mk2: 1289 kg
Body shell weight (white):
2000 Saloon Mk1: 334 kg
Engine dry weight:
2000: 183 kg
Gearbox and clutch weight:
Manual non O/D: 22.9 kg
Weight distribution F/R:
2000 Mk1: 53/47 %
Frontal area:
Mk1: 1.86 m²

Numbering system

Commision number: Period: Engine number: Gearbox number: Rear axle number:

2000 Mk1

 Oct 1963 - Oct 1969 MB1..120927 MB1 MB1 MB1

2.5PI Mk1

 Jul 1968 - Oct 1969 MD1..6854 CR1 MD1 MD1

2000 Mk2

 Sep 1969 - May 1974 ME1..100970 ME1 MB... ME1

2000 Facelift

 May 1974 - May 1975 ML1..9330 ML1 ME1 MF1

2000TC Mk2

 May 1975 - May 1977 ML20000..29535 ML... ME... MF...

(Cars for Sweden)

 MH...

2.5PI Mk2

 Oct 1969 - May 1974 MG1..85579 MG1 MD... MG1

2.5PI Facelift

 May 1974 - Jul 1975 MN1..2153 MN1

2500TC Mk2

 May 1974 - May 1975 MM1..11880 MM1 MK1 MG...

2500TC Revised

 May 1975 - May 1977 MM20000..39373 MM... MK... MG...

(CKD kits)

 MK...

2500S Mk2

 May 1975 - May 1977 MP1..10253 MM... MK... MG...

Paint and trim codes

Black:
  #11 Black

1963-1972
Red:
  #12 Matador

  		  #22 Cherry

  		  #32 Signal

1963-1971
  #42 Burgundy

  		  #52 Scarlet

  		  #62 Inca red

 
  #72 Pimento

1972-1976 		  #82 Carmine

1973-1977 		  #92 Magenta

1973-1974
Brown:
  #13 Light Tan

  		  #23 Sienna

1970-1973 		  #33 New Tan

 
  #43 Saddle Tan

  		  #53 Dark Brown

  		  #63 Chestnut

 
  #73 Maple

1974-1976 		  #83 Maple

  		  #93 Russet

1976-1977
Yellow:
  #14 Jonquil

  		  #24 Wimpey Yellow

  		  #34 Jasmine

1963-1972
  #44 Beige

  		  #54 Saffron

1971-1974 		  #64 Mimosa

1973-1976
  #74 Beige

  		  #84 Topaz

1975-1976 		  #94 Inca

1976-1977
Green:
  #15 Cactus

  		  #25 Conifer

1963-1969 		  #35 Olive

1970-1970
  #45 Lichfield

  		  #55 Laurel Green

1969-1971 		  #65 Emerald

1972-1974
  #75 British Racing Green

1975-1976 		  #85 Java

1975-1977
Blue:
  #16 Midnight

  		  #26 Wedgwood

1963-1971 		  #36 Dark Blue

 
  #46 Renoir

  		  #56 Royal Blue

1963-1972 		  #66 Valencia Blue

1967-1971
  #76 Print Blue

  		  #86 Navy Blue

  		  #96 Sapphire

1971-1973
  #106 Mallard

1972-1974 		  #116 Ice Blue

1973-1973 		  #126 French Blue

1973-1976
  #136 Delft

1975-1976 		  #146 Tahiti

 
Purple:
  #17 Damson

1968-1972 		  #27 Shadow Blue

 
Grey:
  #18 Gunmetal

1963-1963 		  #28 Dark Grey

  		  #38 Phantom

 
  #48 Dolphin

  		  #58 Shadow Blue

  		  #68 Slate

1970
  #78 Grey

 
White:
  #19 White

1963-1973 		  #29 Sebring White

  		  #39 Honeysuckle

1973

The actual colours shown should be considered purely indicative. The same applies for the range of model years.

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