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Triumph Dolomite

2007-06-06T04:19:34Z

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! colspan=2 | '''Triumph Dolomite'''
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| Production
| 1972-1980 <br> 204,003 Made
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| Sports Sedan
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| 4-Door Sedan
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| {{{Weight - you get the point}}}
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| Transmission
| {{{transmission + drive}}}
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| Engines
| 1296 cc I-4 <br> 1493 cc I-4 <br> 1854 cc I-4 <br> 1998 cc I-4
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| Power
| {{{Horsepower and Torque rating}}}
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| Similar
| [[BMW 2002]]
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| Designer
| [[Giovanni Michelotti]]
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The Triumph Dolomite was the name initailly given to the top of the line model of Triumph's small sedan range, but the name was extended after 1976 to cover the whole range with the earlier designations (1300, 1500, etc.) coming after the Dolomite name to signify the engine and trim level.

The Dolomite was the final vehicle in a string of small sedan models that Triumph produced to act as successors to the popular [[Triumph Herald|Herald]]. The first was the [[Triumph 1300]], which had a 1300cc engine and front-wheel drive. Later the body panels were remodelled and a 1500cc engine was fitted, resulting in the [[Triumph 1500]].

Unfortuantely, these vehicles, while rather successful, didn't meet up to Triumph's expectations of besting the sales of the Herald. Triumph decided to make a cheaper and mechanically less complex model using rear-wheel drive, which resulted in the production of the [[Triumph Toledo]]. The Toledo was sold alongside the front-wheel drive 1500 for a few years before that vehicle changed over to rear-wheel drive in 1973.

The Dolomite name was first revived in 1972 for the successor to the upmarket versions of the FWD cars as well as the [[Triumph Vitesse|Vitesse]]. The Dolomite initially used the 1854 cc slant-four engine, but in 1973 Triumph developed a new 16-valve OHC 1998 cc slant-four engine for the Dolomite Sprint.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template|<Triumph Dolomite> Review]]'''.

===Recent Changes===
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===Styles and Major Options===
In 1976, the complex naming system was rationalized by placing all of the different models under the common Dolomite name. The naming system was as follows:

*'''Dolomite 1300''': Base model. Basic trim, single headlamps, 1296 cc engine.
*'''Dolomite 1500''': Same as 1300, with 1493 cc engine.
*'''Dolomite 1500HL''': Luxury specification as per 1850, with 1493 cc engine.
*'''Dolomite 1850''': Luxury specification, 1850 cc OHC engine.
*'''Dolomite Sprint''': The performance version: luxury trim, 16-valve 1998 cc engine.

===Pricing===
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===Photos===
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Image:Triumph Dolomite 1500 HL FrontSide.jpg
Image:Triumph Dolomite Sprint 16V.jpg
Image:Triumph Dolomite Sprint Engine.jpg
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===Colors===
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===Main Competitors===
[[BMW 2002]]
[[Alfa Romeo 2000]]
[[Fiat 124]]

==Hybrid Models==
There were no hybrid models for the Triumph Dolomite.

==Unique Attributes==
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==Criticisms==
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==Worldwide==
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==Design quirks and oddities==
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==Awards==
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==See also==

==External Links==
*[http://www.triumphexperience.com/ The Triumph Experience]
* [http://www.triumphdolomiteclub.co.uk/ The Triumph Dolomite Homepage] - The Official Website of The Triumph Dolomite Club
* [http://www.dadunk.demon.nl/UK/UKindex3.htm The Triumph Dolomite project]
* [http://www.all-carparts.com/Triumph/Triumph-Dolomite.php Triumph Dolomite photo]

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[[Category:Triumph Vehicles]]
[[Category:Sedans]]

Triumph Stag

2007-06-06T04:19:05Z

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| Production
| 1970-1977 25,877 Made
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| Class
| Sports Tourer
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Body Style
| 2-Door Coupe <br/> 2-Door Convertible
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| Length
| 173 inches (4,410mm)
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Width
| 63.5 inches (1,610mm)
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| Height
| 49.5 inches (1,258mm)
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Wheelbase
| 100 inches (2,540mm)
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| Weight
| 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg)
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| Transmission
| 4-speed Manual
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Engine
| 3001 cc V-8
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Power
| 145 hp (106.7 kW) at 5500 rpm
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Similar
| [[Triumph 2000]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Designer
| [[Giovanni Michelotti]]
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See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{FULLPAGENAMEE}} Review]]'''.
===Recent Changes===

===Styles and Major Options===
The '''Triumph Stag''' was a British [[automobile|car]] sold between 1970 and 1978 by the [[Triumph Motor Company]], which featured styling by the Italian designer [[Giovanni Michelotti]].

==Design and Styling==
Envisioned as a luxury [[sports car]], the Triumph Stag was designed to be a gentleman's sports tourer, to compete directly with the [[Mercedes-Benz SL]] class models. All Stags were four-seater [[convertible]] [[coupe|coupé]]s; for structural rigidity, the Stag required a [[B-pillar]] "[[roll bar]]" hoop connected to the windscreen frame by a T-bar. A removable [[hardtop]] was a popular factory option for the early Stags, and was later supplied as a standard fitment.

The car started as a styling experiment literally cut and shaped from a 1963-4 [[Triumph 2000]] pre-production saloon, which had also been styled by Michelotti, and loaned to him by Harry Webster, Director of Triumph Engineering from the early to late 1960's. Their agreement was under the premise that if Harry liked the design, Triumph could use the prototype as the basis of a new Triumph model. Harry, who was a long time friend of Giovanni who he called "Micho", absolutely loved the design and spirited the prototype back to England. The end result, a two door drop head (convertible) had little in common with the styling of its progenitor 2000, but retained the suspension and drive line. Triumph liked the Michelotti design so much that they propagated the styling lines of the Stag into the new T2000/T2500 saloon and estate model lines of the 1970's.

==Engineering==
It has been alleged that internal politics meant that Triumph intended, but were unable, to use the proven but old technology [[General Motors]] designed all aluminium [[Rover V8 engine|Rover V8]]. This is myth. Rover, also owned by [[British Leyland Motor Corporation|British Leyland]], simply could not supply the numbers of aluminium V8 engines to match the anticipated production of the Stag. Besides, Harry Webster had already started development and testing of a new unique, all Triumph designed [[overhead cam]] (OHC) 2.5 litre [[fuel injected]] (PI) V8 to be used in the Stag, large saloons and estate cars. The vision was to allow Triumph to compete in the highly desired V8 marketplace. Under the direction of Harry's replacement, [[Spen King]] in 1968, the new Triumph OHC 2.5 PI V8 was enlarged to 2997 cc (3.0 litre) to increase torque and the troublesome fuel injection dropped in favour of dual Zenith-Stromberg 175 CDSE carburetors to meet emission standards of the target market - USA.

The [[Triumph Slant-4 engine]] shared the same basic design as the Triumph V8, consisting of a [[single overhead cam]] cast iron block with aluminium heads. However the cylinder heads of the two engines do not share the same footprint on their respective engine blocks. This same [[Triumph Slant-4 engine]] manufactured by StanPart was initially used in the [[Saab 99]]. Using a gear driven water pump, the Slant 4 could be easily installed in a front wheel drive car. This same water pump design was used in the Stag V8.

As in the Triumph 2000 model line, [[monocoque]] construction was employed, as was fully independent suspension—[[MacPherson strut]]s in front, [[semi-trailing arm]]s at the rear. Braking was by front [[disc brake|disc]] and rear [[drum brake]]s, while steering was power-assisted [[rack and pinion]].

==Production==

The car was launched one year late in 1970, to a fairly warm welcome at the various international auto shows, which soon turned sour after delivery to the market with reports of engine problems. Some of these were due to the perennial problem of poor build quality, endemic to the British motor industry of the time, while others related to what some feel were the fatal design problems in the engine. These included:
* long simplex roller link chains combined with inedaquate engine maintenance and factory specified 7500 mile oil change intervals. The chains could last less than 25,000 miles resulting in expensive damage when they failed;
* inadequately sized main bearings in the early OHC 2.5 litre V8 design with short lives, changed in the 3.0 litre design;
* aluminium head warpage due to poor castings, head gaskets which restricted coolant, leading to overheating;
* water pump failures relating to poor drive gear hardening, prematurely wearing out the gear and stopping the water pump.

British Leyland never provided sufficient budget to correct the few design issues of the Triumph 3.0 litre OHC V8. Many owners adopted a popular conversion of the car fitting a [[Rover V8]], [[Ford Capri]] 2.8 V6 or Triumph 6-cylinder engine but now such conversions fetch lower prices than a genuine Stag V8-engined car.

Perhaps thanks to such a reputation for trouble, only 25,877 cars were produced between 1970 and 1977. Of this number, 6,780 were export models, of which only 2,871 went to the United States. Several variants were produced noted only in changes of the production numbering sequences, these have become unofficially designated as "Early" 1970, the Mk I (1971–1972/3), Mk II (1973) and "Late" (1974-1977).

Most cars were fitted with a [[Borg-Warner]] 3-speed [[automatic transmission]]. The other choice was a derivative of the ancient TR-2 gearbox which had been modified and improved over the years for use in the TR4/A/IRS/TR5/250/6. First gear ratio was raised and needle roller bearings were used in place of the bronze bushings on the layshaft. Early models could be ordered with an A-type Laycock overdrive unit and later ones frequently came with a J-type Laycock unit. The overdrive option is highly desirable as the engine RPM is excessive without it.

Other than the choice of transmissions there were very few factory installed options. Some early cars came with just the soft-top and some with just the hard-top but most ended up with both. Electric windows, power steering and power assisted brakes were standard. Options included air conditioning, luggage rack, Koni [[shock absorbers]], floor mats and Lucas Square Eight fog lamps, and a range of aftermarket products, most of which were dealer installed as optional accessories.

==Classic Status==
The Triumph Stag is now a fairly desirable [[classic car]], with sizeable club and owner support, a number of specialist suppliers, and reasonably strong prices. About 9,000 Stags are believed to survive in the United Kingdom. The car's popularity is possibly due to its comparative rarity, its unique timeless Michelotti styling, and that, while the car was liable to engine problems, many surviving vehicles are lacking in the rust and electrical problems that beset many British cars of the period. All of the problems associated over the years have been solved by those enthusiast clubs supporting the Stag, elevating this classic to its intended place in popularity envisioned by its designers.

==Photos==
<gallery>
Image:1975 triumph stag red.jpg|1975 Triumph Stag
Image:800px-1977 triumph stag.JPG|1977 Triumph Stag
</gallery>

==Popular Culture==
In the James Bond movie, ''Diamonds Are Forever'', diamond smuggler Peter Franks drives a Triumph Stag, which James Bond steals when he assumes Franks' identity.

==References==
*Poole, C. (2004). Genteel Tourer: The Story of the 1970-77 Triumph Stag. ''Collectible Automobile, October 2004'', 52-61.

*Taylor, James (1999). Original Triumph Stag: The Restorers Guide. p.5-15.

*Taylor, James (1992). Triumph Stag 1970-1977: Choice - Purchase - Performance - #4; Essential Advice & Data for Buyers & Enthusiasts. p. 6-12.

*Triumph Service Division, Coventry England. (1969). Triumph British Leyland Preliminary Service Information - STAG, Part Number 545160

*Standard - Triumph Sales Limited (1969). British Leyland Triumph, Triumph Stag Graphic Catalogue, Graphic Publication no. 519579

===Colors===

===Main Competitors===
[[Mercedes-Benz SL]]

==Unique Attributes==

==Resale Values==

==Criticisms==

==Worldwide==

==Design quirks and oddities==

==Awards==

==See also==

==External links==

{{Triumph}}
*[http://www.triumphstag.net/ The Triumph Stag Web Site & Registry]
*[http://www.stag.org.uk/ Triumph Stag Owners Club - UK]
*[http://www.triumphstagclubusa.org/ Triumph Stag Club USA]
*[http://www.all-carparts.com/Triumph/Triumph-Stag.php Triumph Stag photo]

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