GT6 Mk2

In Autumn 1968 the GT6 Mk2 was introduced (known as the GT6+ in the US), it had revised body styling incorporating a raised front bumper and the rear over riders had now been removed The car was also fitted with an advanced rear suspension layout. This used a reversed lower-wishbone with double-jointed drive shafts, reducing camber change from 21 deg to 7 deg 20 mins. The effect on the handling of the GT6 was very impressive. The Mk2 also acquired a new cylinder head, borrowed from the TR5, together with a revised camshaft profile this resulting in an increase of bhp from 95 @ 5000rpm to 104 @ 5300rpm. In 1970 the Mk2 was given a face lift this included new reclining seats, matt black facia surround, new steering wheel and badges.

PRODUCTION FIGURES :  Approximately 80% of GT6's were exported with over half of total production going to the United States.

MK II : (Known as the GT6+ in the USA) No. Built: 12,066   Built: Jul 68 - Dec 70
Comm. No.: KC50001 - KC58046 ( 1969 models )
Comm. No.: KC75001 - KC82398 ( 1970 models )
Engine: 6 cyl, 1998cc : (95 bhp @ 4700 rpm (U.S.) --- Compression ratio: 9.25:1 (8.5:1 -- U.S.) --- Max.power: 104 bhp @ 5300 rpm
MK II called GT6+ in US
PreTax Price £879 - £925

Length: 12 ft 3 in

Transmission: As GT6 but overdrive now available with either 3.89:1 or 3.27:1 final drive. Overall ratio revisions with 3.27:1 final drive: 3.27:1 top (2.62:1 with overdrive), 4.11:1 third (3.29:1 overdrive). 20.1 mph/1000 rpm top gear (3.27:1 final drive) 25.2 mph/1000 rpm top gear (3.27:1 final drive) with overdrive.

Wheelbase and track: Rear track: increased to 4ft 1in

 

Suspension: Independent rear suspension with bottom "reversed" wishbone and transverse rear leaf spring featuring rubber 'rotoflex' coupled drive shafts.

 

Wheels and tyres: As before, except steel wheels with "dummy Rostyle" wheel covers standard. Centre-lock wire wheels optional through 1969 but dropped for 1970 models in U.S.

Electical System: Alternator charging system

Performance: 0 - 50 mph: 7.2 sec --- 0 - 60 mph: 10.0 sec --- Top Speed: 111 mph