Triumph TR5 1967–1968 car dimensions: 3902 mm long, 1470 mm wide and 1270 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,030 kg.
Two deeply padded non-reclining bucket seats in Ambla vinyl offer fore-aft adjustment and tip forward for access to a small carpeted shelf behind. The matte wood dash holds large Smiths tachometer and speedometer ahead of the driver, plus temperature, oil pressure, fuel and ammeter gauges. Controls include a 2-speed fan, heater temperature, air distribution and face-level fresh-air vents. Wind-up windows, padded steering wheel spokes, collapsible column and lap-diagonal belts feature. A radio appears in some cars. hardtop or soft-top options exist. No electronic driver aids are listed.
The boot is rather small with the spare wheel under the floor. Brochure luggage capacity lists max width 1180 mm and max height 510 mm. A useful baggage shelf sits behind the seats, plus door pockets and a lockable glovebox.
Carrying capacity is listed at 160 kg. No towing ratings appear in published specs or brochures. The car is a two-seat roadster with independent suspension and disc/drum brakes as standard. work or heavy-duty use is not addressed.
The cabin has two well-shaped deeply padded non-reclining bucket seats in Ambla vinyl with fore-and-aft adjustment and lock-down tips for rear access. A matte wood dash holds clear Smiths gauges ahead of the driver plus face-level fresh-air vents. Wind-up windows and a padded-spoke leather-rimmed wheel are fitted. heater is optional. Soft-top folds simply with good weather sealing and headroom, or Surrey hardtop with removable panel is available. Low seating position feels sporty yet supports long trips well.
Fuel: 100-octane petrol required
Fuel tank: 51 litres
Oil change every 6,000 miles with SAE 20W-30
Standard safety: servo-assisted front discs, IRS, rack-and-pinion, collapsible column, crash padding
Seat belts: lap and diagonal available
The car runs on 100-octane petrol to suit its 9.5:1 compression and Lucas mechanical fuel injection. Tank holds 51 litres. Period tests showed overall consumption near 20 mpg imperial, with touring figures higher. Keep fuel above quarter tank to avoid injection air issues.
Engine oil change is every 6,000 miles using SAE 20W-30. sump takes about 4.5 litres. Gearbox and final drive use SAE 90 with no regular change recommended. No chassis greasing points. Tappets set at 0.010 in. Tyres at 22 psi front, 24 psi rear.
Safety kit centres on larger front disc brakes with standard servo, independent rear suspension by semi-trailing arms, and rack-and-pinion steering. Interior adds crash padding, collapsible steering column and optional lap-and-diagonal belts. No crash-test ratings appear in records of the time.
Living with the car means watching the injection system for correct setup and filter changes, plus regular trunnion lubrication. Parts and specialist support remain strong. Soft or hard top options aid all-weather use. the boot is modest but practical with spare under floor.
Length 3902 mm, Width 1470 mm, Height 1270 mm, Wheelbase 2240 mm (TR5 1967–1968)
Sources: manufacturer data, UK sales brochure via Wikipedia/motor-car.net, Wikipedia technical table and Motor Sport 1968 road test.