181 Triumph Vitesse (Mark 1) 2 litre Convertible (1967) GXG 401 F by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Triumph Vitesse 2 litre (Mk.1) (1966-68) Engine 1998cc S6 OHC Production 10830 ie 7328 Saloons, 3502 Convertibles Production (all Vitesse) 47,740 Registration Number GXG 401 F (Middlesborough) TRIUMPH SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623847263736... Like most other Triumphs of the period the Vitesse was designed by Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti which became available as a Saloon or Convertible and an Estate variant to special order. Originally introduce in May 1962 as an in-line 6-cylinder performance version of the Triumph Herald small saloon. powered by a 1596cc engine derived from the engine used in the Standard Vanguard Six In September 1966 Triumph upgraded the engine to 1998 cc, in line with the new Triumph GT6 coupé, and relaunched the car as the Vitesse 2-Litre, with an output of 95bhp Other detail modifications for the 2-litre, included a stronger clutch, all synchromesh gearbox, larger front brakes and wider wheels with the option of radial tyres alas the increased performance highlighted the deficiencies in the cars rear suspension The Vitesse Mark 2 was launched in October 1968 as the final update to the Vitesse range aimed at addressing the problem of the rear suspension the Mark 2 was fitted with a redesigned layout using new lower wishbones and Rotoflex half-shaft couplings along with the GT6 Mk.II. The engine was also tweaked further increasing output from 95bhp to 104bhp. The exterior featured a new grille with 3 sets of horizontal elements that were also used (in longer form) in the Herald 13/60, with the difference that the Herald maintained a single pair of headlights rather than adapting the twin headlight arrangement of the Vitesse, Rostyle wheel trims and silver painted steel rear panel, while the interior was also upgraded. Diolch am 95,311,589 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 95,311,589 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated Shot 03.07.2022, at Cars in the Park, Beacon Park, Lichfield Staffordshire REF 161-181