Antonnick Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 It is not a problem I know hat you in GB have but I need for the official acceptance of my Herald 13/60 an equally official Technical Data. The maximum speed of 84mph needs to be quoted somewhere, for example. I have the workshop manual a well as the handbook . There is a lot of info there but not max speed. At least I cannot find it. Does such a document exist on the web, does anyone know? I have found some independant sources but my tester says he canot use this data as it is not from the manuafacturer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I can't find the info in the Workshop Manual either. I wonder if the 'tester' would accept a calculated top speed from: Tyre OD, Diff ratio, Top gearbox ratio and max engine RPM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I've looked in my owners handbook and nothing there either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 @Antonnick Can you tell us more about this test? Is it for TÜV? Has the tester had a problem with some of the components you're using (tyres?), or is this a general question for German tests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonnick Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Yes the test is for the TüV. It is a "Vollübernahme nach StVo 21 und 23". In other words a full technical report that the authorities need to enable it to be registered , and as an historic vehicle. The TüV do have a "Datenblatt" on a 13/60 but as a "mafia" type organisation they demand up to €300 for the info. The tester did not mention the tyres or other details and sees happy with the car itself, just the documentation to cover it. He mentioned also the noise levels, stationary and at a given speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) Would copies of magazine road tests from the time suffice? Many have been reprinted in the club mag and use real world testing to provide the result. I wouldn't calculate it using the theoretical top speed as it will be way too high without taking into account frictional and aerodynamic loses. In theory, mine will do 175mph, for example. Edited July 7, 2021 by ferny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonnick Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) Thanks Ferny - probably not because the tests are not certified. There are Data that you can download which quotes the top speed as 84 mph - sometimes 85. All theoretical nonsense to me as I do not drive it that fast. Later today I had an email from the tester saying the TüV Datenblatt , which he can use, costs €100 so probably I will go for that pending no other official Triumph info. It is easier. Edited July 6, 2021 by Antonnick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 https://www.paulstriumphherald.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Triumph-1968-brochure.pdf sales brochure quotes 85 for a 1968 13/60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonnick Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 Thanks for that - the tester also said he needs "noise levels". But it is ok now - I have ordered the DAtenblatt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJE Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 just bought a 1970 Herald 13/60 so need a link to be able to download the appropriate manufacturers workshop manual - can anyone help? Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 This link goes to just about all the Triumph manuals available online: Triumph Car Service manuals - Vitessesteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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