Triumph Herald 948cc Saloon1959-67
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Triumph Herald 948cc Saloon1959-67 Specifications
Engine
4 cylinder in line
Bore: 63mm, Stroke: 76mm
Displacement: 948 cc
Compression ratio: 8.0:1
Carburettors: Solex downdraught 28Z1C2
Power output: 34bhp at 4,500rpm
Torque: 48 lbft at 2,750rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 71.5mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 30.4secs
Overall fuel consumption: 32.4mpg

Construction
Steel body & panels bolted
on to steel backbone frame

Brakes
Girling hydraulic drums front and rear

Transmission
Clutch: Borg & Beck 6.5in single
Gearbox: 4-speed, synchromesh on
top 3 gearsRatios: Top 1.00, 3rd 1.40, 2nd 2.16, 1st & reverse 3.72

Steering
Rack and pinion, turning circle: 24ft
Suspension
Front: Independant coil and wishbone
with telescopic hydraulic dampers,
anti-roll bar, rear: independent with transverse leaf spring

Wheels
Bolt-on 13in Pressed steel disc
Rims: 31/2D, tyres: 520 x 13in

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 8in
Track - front: 4ft 1in
Track - rear: 4ft
Overall length: 12ft 9in
Overall width: 5ft
Overall height: 4ft 4in
Dry weight: 151/2cwt

Capacities
Fuel Tank: 6.5gals
Engine: 8 pints
Cooling: 81/2 pints

Production
Herald 948cc, 1959-64:
Total Herald produced 1959-71: 289,575