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Triumph GT 6 - the whispering sports car in the test

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Created on June 15, 1967

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Heinz Kranz

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Triumph GT 6 (1966) - during test drives on the Goodwood circuit

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Triumph GT 6 Mark II (1969) - in the advertising the proximity to racing is sought

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Triumph GT 6 (1967) - better handling than the Spitfire, bow legs due to swing axle

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Triumph GT 6 (1967) - no beauty in the eyes of the hobby tester, but provided with that certain something

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Triumph GT 6 (1967) - practical thanks to the tailgate

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Triumph GT 6 (1967) - instead of the hood, the entire front section of the body is lifted off

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Triumph GT 6 (1967) - overbraking rear axle in the hobby test

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Triumph GT 6 (1967) - simple dashboard - ignition lock in the storage compartment

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Triumph GT 6 (1966) - pretty coupé with classic proportions

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Triumph GT 6 (1968) - sporty silhouette

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Triumph GT 6 (1967) - with practical tailgate

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Triumph GT 6 (1966) - the entire front half of the body can be folded up

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Triumph GT 6 (1966) - the tailgate gives access to the luggage compartment

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Triumph GT 6 (1966) - Rear with practical tailgate

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Triumph GT 6 (1966) - at speed around the Goodwood circuit during test drives

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Triumph GT 6 (1966) - stylishly designed interior with wood for the dashboard

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Triumph GT 6 (1966) - with classic in-line six-cylinder engine

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Triumph GT 6 Mark II (1968) - Front suspension

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Triumph GT 6 Mark II (1968) - with higher and more massive bumpers

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Triumph GT 6 Mark II (1968) - rear view

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Triumph GT 6 Mark II (1969) - the technology of the GT 6 - illustrated in a sales brochure

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Triumph GT 6 Mark II (1969) - Dimensions

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Summary

In the spring of 1967, Heinz Kranz tested the Triumph GT 6 for the magazine 'hobby'. He was very impressed by the improved Spitfire, but also noted shortcomings and points for improvement. This article reproduces the original wording of the test at the time and is extensively illustrated with historical images and a sales brochure.

This article contains the following chapters

Comfortable sardine can
Operating finesse takes some getting used to
Elastist engine
Track reserves on the highway
Sensitive to crosswinds
Quiet but with unexpected automatisms
Scarce trunk space
Low-risk fast driving
Surprisingly economical
Could the brakes be improved?
Small turning circle diameter
Safety with little weight during development
Improved Spitfire with comfort benefits
Not cheap
Results of the test drive

Estimated reading time: 7min

Preview (beginning of the article)

The GT 6 is in the parking lot! I go and search and search until I finally discover a small white speedster between a VW and a Rekord, which looks so inconspicuous that hardly anyone would suspect a full-blown six-cylinder engine under its hood. "Mamma mia," I sigh, "this is going to be another 'crusade' ..." My long back immediately tugs and twitches as I thread my way into the sardine tin. The door closes and I'm sitting walled in, but not even badly in the speedster. However, as a long person, you have to get used to the GT 6's low windshield, which is more reminiscent of the slits in a tank.

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