Fastest Triumph cars in quarter mile
Top 9 Triumph cars in 1/4 mile drag race. Updated July 2024.
The 1/4 mile time is global benchmark for distance-based acceleration. Originally used in United States as standard distance for drag racing, the 1/4 mile now enjoys recognition worldwide with German, French and Italian automotive press using it in instrumented testing.
The quarter mile drag race puts equal emphasis on traction and high speed "pull", with terminal velocities often exceeding 140 mph for fastest supercars.
Quarter mile is also short enough to suit lightweight sportscars which would get caught by heavier but more powerful cars over longer distance.
| # | make & model | Time @ mph▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1962 Triumph TR4 | 17.8 |  |
| 2. | 1955 Triumph TR3 | 17.8 @ 74 |  |
| 3. | 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 | 18.7 |  |
| 4. | 1967 Triumph Spitfire Mk III | 19.0 |  |
| 5. | 1964 Triumph Spitfire Mk II | 20.4 @ 69 |  |
| 6. | 1963 Triumph Spitfire | 20.8 |  |
| 7. | 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 | 23.4 |  |
| 8. | 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 Estate | 23.4 |  |
| 9. | 1955 Triumph Standard 10 Estate | 24.7 @ 57 |  |
Sources
L´Action Automobile et Touristique (1, 4), Car & Driver (2, 9), Echappement (3), Road & Track (5), FastestLaps.com (6), Autocar (7, 8)
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 07/02/2024, last addition - Triumph Spitfire Mk II.
