TRIUMPH DOLOMITE SPRINT (1973-1980)
With Triumph making a post-war name for itself as a sports car and sporting saloon manufacturer, it came as no surprise that the new Dolomite of 1972 was a reasonably quick offering – but just a year later, Triumph upped the game with the Dolomite Sprint. This premium Triumph is now seen by many as the BMW M3 of its day – a useful step above rivals from Ford or Vauxhall, but still better value in the UK than an imported alternative of the time.
The Dolomite Sprint’s attributes didn’t stop at its top speed of 119mph. Sixty could be achieved in 8.7 seconds – nearly as quick as the powerful TR6 range-topper and faster than the V8 Stag. It handled well, too; the only consistent complaint was that the seating position was perhaps a little too upright for the taller driver. Not that that
