Author Topic: SOLVED: Djetset #24 - Triumph TR7 fixed light rally car proposal by BL Works Team (Read 4523 times)

Djetset · « **Reply #25 on:** August 11, 2009, 03:44:46 PM »

Nope!

Allemano · « **Reply #26 on:** August 11, 2009, 03:54:12 PM »

a variation considering regulations for the american market with higher lamps and without pop ups?

You made some subtle hints to Otto, but maybe I misinterpretate them.

Djetset · « **Reply #27 on:** August 12, 2009, 03:49:01 AM »

No, not a special version for the North American market. To clarify though, it is a TR7, modified by the Factory for a particular reason.

Djetset · « **Reply #28 on:** October 29, 2009, 03:10:48 PM »

I'm surprised that this one is still hanging around, so I'll now award TWO points to the first person to get the correct answer. Happy hunting!

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #29 on:** October 30, 2009, 04:51:27 AM »

Was the hood raised the clear the Stag's V8, as Triumph had toyed with doing before adopting the Rover V8?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #30 on:** October 30, 2009, 05:02:54 AM »

Got anything to do with the Rover-Triumph SD2 project?

Djetset · « **Reply #31 on:** October 30, 2009, 11:48:33 AM »

Unfortunately nothing to do with either of the above I'm afraid.

Allemano · « **Reply #32 on:** October 30, 2009, 12:16:04 PM »

Is there any connection to DMC?

Djetset · « **Reply #33 on:** October 30, 2009, 12:24:32 PM »

No, it was for an in-house British Leyland project (as a mild clue!).

gilescooperuk · « **Reply #34 on:** January 08, 2010, 05:57:06 PM »

triumph TR7 Coupe prototype

Djetset · « **Reply #35 on:** January 09, 2010, 07:28:47 AM »

It is a Triumph TR7 prototype of sorts, but for the point can you tell me the full reason why it has been modified like this please?

ImpishGrin · « **Reply #36 on:** January 13, 2010, 04:36:05 PM »

A TR7 version planned for one of the other BL makes, sorta badge engineering?

gilescooperuk · « **Reply #37 on:** January 13, 2010, 05:28:52 PM »

Intended for the american market in case they banned pop-up headlamps for safety reasons?

Djetset · « **Reply #38 on:** January 15, 2010, 05:36:41 AM »

No, not a TR7 intended to be rebranded, and not something for the American market, although Giles has tounched on something with his pop-up headlamps comments!

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #39 on:** January 15, 2010, 05:38:30 AM »

A TR-7 modified for pedestrian safety testing?

Djetset · « **Reply #40 on:** January 15, 2010, 05:46:45 AM »

Nice idea, but that's not the reason.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #41 on:** January 15, 2010, 05:49:59 AM »

Lower drag / higher MPG?

Djetset · « **Reply #42 on:** January 15, 2010, 05:54:07 AM »

No, not that either.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #43 on:** January 15, 2010, 06:14:38 AM »

Testing components for Rover?

Allemano · « **Reply #44 on:** January 15, 2010, 06:17:44 AM »

Simply a planned four eyed TR7 version without pop-ups?

Djetset · « **Reply #45 on:** January 15, 2010, 06:19:17 AM »

Not testing components for Rover or BL. However, thinking again about your previous response, although this modification was not made specifically to lower drag, improved aerodynamics would have been a useful bonus benefit of why this car was modified.

Djetset · « **Reply #46 on:** January 15, 2010, 06:22:16 AM »

Sorry Otto/Allemano, our posts crossed at the same time.

It is simply a four-eyed TR7 without pop-up lights, but there is a specific reason for this, and before you ask, it was not part of a planned mid-life face lift refresh!

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #47 on:** January 15, 2010, 08:34:39 AM »

Simpler assembly, with fewer parts = lower cost of manufacture?

Djetset · « **Reply #48 on:** January 15, 2010, 09:31:22 AM »

No, not that either I'm afraid, but this really is one of those 'you'll kick yourself when you know' puzzles!

Allemano · « **Reply #49 on:** January 15, 2010, 09:46:18 AM »

reading your comment on Otto's post — was it modified for competition/racing? (lower drag)

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