Tribute to Tradition: The Triumph TR25 Electric Concept Car Marrying Heritage and Innovation

Unique ONES - Triumph Motor Company, a name that has been absent from car production for about four decades, has returned with an astonishing concept design known as the Triumph TR25. This electric vehicle concept, launched by the esteemed British design house Makkina, pays tribute to the record-breaking Triumph TR2 MCV575 "Jabbeke" from 1953.

The Triumph TR25 Concept launched by the esteemed British design house Makkina, pays tribute to the record-breaking Triumph TR2 MCV575 "Jabbeke" from 1953. (Picture from: CarMagazine)

As reported by Gizmochina, the TR25 draws design inspiration from the TR2, combining some stylistic elements reminiscent of its iconic predecessor. Notably, the front headlights feature the number "25" prominently in the middle, symbolizing Makkina's 25th anniversary. 

The record breaking Triumph TR2 prototype of 1953 has inspired the Makkina's electric-powered Triumph TR25 concept car. (Picture from: TakeTo TheRoad)

While the concept retains a minimalist exterior, it boasts a more modern aesthetic with short overhangs, large wheels, and sharp creases on the fenders. At the rear, the slender vertical taillights become the centerpiece, elegantly framing the Triumph logo. 

The Triumph TR25 Concept retains a minimalist exterior, it boasts a more modern aesthetic with short overhangs, large wheels, and sharp creases on the fenders. (Picture from: CarMagazine)

The clean and straightforward design ethos extends to the single-seat cockpit, which is driver-focused. However, for those who wish to share the experience, optional jump seats are available for passengers. Makkina takes a minimalist approach to the cabin, featuring a simple binnacle behind the steering wheel that displays essential information such as battery range, road speed, and charge level. 

The Triumph TR25 Concept car has clean and straightforward design ethos extends to the single-seat cockpit, which is driver-focused. (Picture from: CarMagazine)

The spoked steering wheel pays homage to the "Jabbeke" while incorporating modern technology, including a center-mounted dial providing vital vehicle information and access to the navigation system.

The Triumph TR25 Concept featured with 3 spoke steering wheel pays homage to the "Jabbeke," incorporating modern technology, including a center-mounted dial providing vital vehicle infos and access to the navigation system. (Picture from: CarMagazine)

Beneath its captivating exterior, the TR25 utilizes the BMW i3s platform, it is understandable, because BMW has acquired the Triumph Motor Company, as well as collaborating with Makkina on this project. Although specific powertrain details for the design concept have not been disclosed, the BMW i3s offers an AC electric motor producing 181 horsepower and 199 lbs-ft of torque. 

At the rear of Triumph TR25 Concept, the slender vertical taillights become the centerpiece, elegantly framing the Triumph lettering. (Picture from: GizmoChina)

It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.8 seconds and offers an EPA-estimated range of up to 153 miles on a single charge. While BMW bid farewell to the i3 at the end of 2022 after selling 250,000 units over nine years, the Triumph TR2 MCV575 "Jabbeke" still holds its historical significance.

This legendary vehicle set a land speed record for production cars under 2.0 liters in May 1953, equipped with simplified extras such as an underbody shield, rear fender spats, and a metal cockpit cover. Today, the original TR2 "Jabbeke" proudly resides in the esteemed British Motor Museum. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MAKKINA | GIZMOCHINA | CARMAGAZINE | TAKETOTHEROAD ]

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