Triumph TR25: Makkina Unveils Stunning Electric Concept Car on BMW i3s Platform

Triumph Motor Company hasn’t built cars in nearly 40 years, but the name is now on a stunning design concept that debuted today. Called the Triumph TR25, the electric concept from the Makkina design house pays homage to the record-setting Triumph TR2 MCV575 “Jabbeke” from 1953.

The TR25 concept draws inspiration from the TR2, featuring design elements such as the two headlights with a "25" in the center to commemorate Makkina's 25th anniversary. It has a minimalist exterior with short overhangs, big wheels, and sharp creases over the fenders.

The concept has a clean and straightforward design, with a single-seat cabin that can optionally accommodate a passenger with a flip-out jump seat. The interior features a minimalist layout, with a binnacle behind the steering wheel displaying battery range, road speed, and charge level.

The concept rides on the BMW i3s platform, with the German automaker owning the trademark to the Triumph Motor Company marquee and collaborating with the design house on the project. The i3s features an AC electric motor with 181 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque, capable of sending the BMW to 60 miles per hour in 6.8 seconds. The US EPA rated the BMW at getting up to 153 miles on a single charge, but Makkina didn’t dive into the powertrain details of its design concept.

The original Triumph TR2 MVC575 "Jabbeke" broke the land speed record for production cars under 2.0 liters in May 1953. It featured streamlined parts for improved aerodynamics and currently resides at the British Motor Museum.

Source: Makkina