Triumph Herald 12/50
A 1971 Triumph Herald at Sandwell, 2008
Triumph Herald 12/50 - key facts
- First introduced in 1962, the Triumph Herald 12/50 ended production in 1967.
- The 4 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 51 bhp.
- The Triumph Herald 12/50 accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 25.2 seconds.
- Maximum speed of the Triumph Herald 12/50 was 78 mph.
- A total of 53,267 units were manufactured .
| Triumph Herald 12/50 Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Production | 53,267 | |
| From | 1962 | |
| Until | 1967 | |
| Bodywork | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 12ft 8in | 3.89m |
| Wheelbase | 7ft 71/2in | 2.32m |
| Front Track | 4ft 0in | 1.24m |
| Rear Track | 4ft 0in | 1.24m |
| Kerb Weight | 1885lb/0.842ton | 855kg |
| Engine | ||
| Engine displacement | 1147cc | 70cu in |
| Bore | 2.73in | 69.3mm |
| Stroke | 2.99in | 76mm |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | |
| Valve operation | Overhead valve | |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 | |
| Power Output | 51bhp @ 5200rpm | 50PS @ 5200rpm |
| Specific Output | 44bhp/litre | 0.73bhp/cu in |
| Torque Output | 63lbft @ 2600rpm | 85Nm @ 2600rpm |
| Specific Torque | 74Nm/litre | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | |
| Fuel system | Single Carburettor | |
| Carburettor make | Solex | |
| Performance | ||
| Power to weight | 61bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-50mph | 15.2 seconds | |
| Acceleration 0-60mph | 25.2 seconds | |
| Standing Qtr mile | 22.1 seconds | |
| Top speed | 78mph | 126km/h |
| Fuel consumption | 31mpg | 13km/l |
| Chassis | ||
| Engine location | Front | |
| Engine alignment | Longitudinal | |
| Driven wheels | Rear | |
| Front Suspension | Independent Coil Spring | |
| Rear Suspension | Independent Transverse Leaf | |
| Brakes | Disc front, Drum rear | |
| Gearbox type | 4 speed Manual | |
| Number of gears | 4 | |
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