Friday 1 March 2024

1963, Cars: Triumph 2000 Mk I

On 15 October 1963 the Standard-Triumph division of Leyland Motors Limited introduced the Triumph 2000 Mk I at the London Motor Show. The 4-door saloon, used the six-cylinder engine derived from the Standard Vanguard. The modern body was designed by Giovanni Michelotti.

Triumph 2000 Mk I Saloon
Triumph 2000 Mk I Estate

In 1965 the estate, partly built by Carbodies, was introduced. In October 1968 the 2.5 PI (petrol injection) was launched, fitted with a Lucas Automotive mechanical fuel injection system.

Triumph 2000 Mk I Saloon
Triumph 2000 Mk I Estate

In 1969 the Mk I was succeeded by the Triumph 2000 / 2.5 PI Mk II also styled by Giovanni Michelotti. A total of 120,645 Triumph 2000 Mk I and 9,029 Triumph 2.5 PI Mk I were produced.

Triumph 2000 / 2.5 PI Mk II
Triumph 2000 / 2.5 PI Mk II

Brochures

Triumph 2000 Mk I (1965)
Triumph 2.5 PI (1968)

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