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Triumph 2.5 PI MK I Estate 2.5 (122 Hp)
Overall Rating
Triumph 2.5 PI MK:
The Triumph 2000 is a mid-sized, rear wheel drive automobile which was produced in Coventry by the Triumph Motor Company between 1963 and 1977. It was introduced on 15 October 1963. It was styled by Giovanni Michelotti.
It competed with the contemporary Rover P6 2000, which initially was offered only with a four-cylinder engine. The Rover was also released in October 1963, just one week before the Triumph. Larger-engined models, known as the Triumph 2. 5 PI and Triumph 2500 were also produced from 1968....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Estate Overview:
Triumph 2.5 PI MK (I Estate). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.5 (122 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 122 Hp variant of the 2.5-liter engine still provided ample power for daily driving and family duties, offering a smooth and capable experience, albeit slightly less urgent than the 134 Hp version.
Fuel Economy
Similar to its more powerful sibling, the 122 Hp engine delivered modest fuel economy, typical for a large-capacity petrol engine from the late 1960s, likely in the 20-24 MPG range.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive classic British styling
- • Strong performance for its era (especially PI models)
- • Practical estate body style with good cargo space
- • Comfortable ride quality for long journeys
- • Engaging driving experience for a family car
Cons:
- • Questionable reliability, particularly with the Lucas fuel injection system
- • Poor fuel economy by modern standards
- • Vulnerability to rust, a common issue for British cars of this period
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Parts availability can be challenging and costly for specific components
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Triumph |
| Model: | 2.5 PI MK |
| Generation: | I Estate |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 (122 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1969 |
| End of production: | 1974 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 122 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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