Triumph Vitesse Mk 1 2.0 Litre
Manufactured: 1968
Colour: Red
Engine: 1998cc Straight Six
Fuel: Unleaded+additive (supplied).
Transmission: 4 speed with overdrive on third and forth
Weather equipment: hood and frame, hard top available.
Additions: Luggage rack.
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Known as the 'Kenilworth Dragster' the prototype for the Vitesse proved that Triumphs' new six cylinder engine could be fitted into the Herald engine bay, the rest of the engineering changes evolved from this point to create the MK1 2 litre Vitesse (the original Vitesse 6 was a 1600, the 2 litre took over in 1966). Marketed as a smoother, faster sporty version of the best selling Triumph Herald the Vitesse sold well for the then struggling Triumph company but lack of investment limited development. The Vitesse offers a great compromise between performance and practicality having back seats and a good sized boot. In the 1960's no other British car offered six cylinder performance in such a compact saloon body style. The Vitesse is still a joy to drive today, even if the handling can be a little wayward in the wet!