The Triumph Vitesse, introduced in 1962, was a sporting upgrade of the Herald platform featuring a 1.6-liter inline-6 engine. Designed by Giovanni Michelotti, it combined saloon practicality with increased performance, making it a competitive option in clubman and privateer rallying throughout the 1960s. While not a factory works car, the Vitesse gained a reputation for reliability and surprising pace in the under-2.0L touring class.
The Vitesse used a robust ladder chassis, featured front disc brakes, and benefited from Triumph’s modular engineering, allowing shared performance upgrades from Spitfire and TR models for rally prep.
The Triumph Vitesse competed primarily in national rallies and endurance touring events, favored by budget-conscious teams looking for six-cylinder torque in a lightweight frame.
The Vitesse delivered confident high-speed stability with its torquey six-cylinder engine and sharp rack-and-pinion steering. Swing-axle rear geometry could be tricky at the limit but rewarded precise, balanced driving, especially in wet or winding conditions.
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