Triumph V8
| Triumph V8 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Triumph Motor Company |
| Production | 1970–1977 |
| Layout | |
| Displacement | 2,997 cc (182.9 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 86 mm (3.386 in) |
| Piston stroke | 64.5 mm (2.539 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Cast iron |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | SOHC per bank |
| Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Oil system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 145 bhp (108 kW) @5500 rpm |
| Torque output | 170 lb⋅ft (230 N⋅m) @3500 rpm |
The Triumph V8 is a 3.0 litre V8 developed and built by the Triumph Motor Company for the Triumph Stag. The engine was a development of the Triumph slant-four engine. It consisted of a cast iron block and aluminium cylinder heads with a single overhead cam per bank.