what's the difference between the triumph tr5 and tr250?

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The **Triumph TR5** and **TR250** are essentially the same car, built for different markets during the same period (August 1967–September 1968) with one major mechanical difference:

## The Big Difference: Fuel Delivery

- **TR5 (UK/Europe)**: Featured **Lucas mechanical fuel injection**, producing **150 bhp**—a significant bump in power and the first British sports car with fuel injection.

- **TR250 (North America)**: De-tuned with **twin Zenith-Stromberg carburetors** delivering just **104 bhp** to meet stricter US emissions standards of the era.

## Visual & Design

Both cars share the same Michelotti-styled body and look almost identical—though TR250s got some visual changes for federalization, and valve covers differed between the two.

## What You're Looking At

The car we're discussing appears to be the **TR250** variant based on its European location (Belgium) and possibly import history—ironically, many TR250s have made their way back to Europe over the years, where the fuel-injected TR5 is more prized.

## Value Context

Classic.com groups these together in one market with a current benchmark of **$34,614**. Within that market, the fuel-injected TR5s typically command a premium over their carbureted TR250 cousins—especially in European markets where original fuel injection is highly desirable.

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