The Marina was also produced in Australia and used the 1500 and 1750 OHC
engine that was also used in the Maxi and Allegro. Then after a while, in
the quest for more power, a six cylinder version (2250cc) with a three speed
manual was also offered - this truly emphasised the understeer that the
Marina already specialised in - scary...
David Greed
74 Stag Man O/D
79 2500S Man O/D
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Dixie
> Sent: Monday, 10 March 2003 10:09
> To: Nicholas Froome; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Cc: jernigan
> Subject: Re: Marina GT
>
>
> Yes Nicolas that just about sums up the Marina GT. I owned a
> Marina HL once
> (the four door version)
>
> A little known fact is that the first ones produced had the MGB engine
> fitted, later ones were similar but not exactly the same. Still
> had the same
> exhaust sound, like blowing across the top of a bottle, as the MGB.
>
> Great in a straight line but owing to the 'parts bin' technology that was
> used to produce these cars it was crap on corners. Another little known
> fact, the four speed TR7s had Marina axles and gearboxes fitted!
>
> Adrian
> TR4A CT64306 O
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