[Fot] "Triotas" (or "Toyumphs")

[Kramer, Robert]

I'd have to agree except that I read that they studied the sound of the TR6
exhaust and tried to replicate that.

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Subject: Re: [Fot] "Triotas" (or "Toyumphs")

When the Miata first came out, everyone was calling it the new MGB. Other
than similar size, and two seat convertable, I saw no resemblence especially
in
the drive train. I don't think I can see any features that may have been
influenced by Triumph either. If anything, maybe a Lotus. Full  independent,
double wishbone unequal length control arms in all four  corners, double
overhead
cam engine, 4 wheel disc brakes. Don't sound like an MG  to me. Maybe they
learned how NOT to make an IRS from Triumph.

Dave Y



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