Triumph Herald

A 1971 Triumph Herald at Sandwell, 2008

Triumph Herald - key facts

Triumph Herald Specifications
Production	101,275 (948cc Models Inc. Twin Carb)
From	1959
Until	1961
Bodywork
Body Style	Saloon/Coupe/Convertible
Dimensions
Length	12ft 8in	3.89m
Wheelbase	7ft 71/2in	2.32m
Kerb Weight	1764lb/0.787ton	800kg
Engine
Engine displacement	948cc	58cu in
Bore	2.48in	63mm
Stroke	2.99in	76mm
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Compression ratio	8.1:1
Power Output	35bhp @ 4500rpm	35PS @ 4500rpm
Specific Output	37bhp/litre	0.61bhp/cu in
Torque Output	51lbft @ 2750rpm	69Nm @ 2750rpm
Specific Torque	73Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Solex
Performance
Power to weight	44bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	19.2 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	31.1 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	24.6 seconds
Top speed	71mph	114km/h
Fuel consumption	36mpg	15km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Independent Transverse Leaf
Brakes	Drums front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual
Number of gears	4