Image of Triumph's latest sports car turned EV

When BMW acquired the Rover Group in 1994, it included brands like Triumph, Austin, MG, Morris, Riley, and Rover, along with Mini and Land Rover By 2000, BMW sold most of these brands, but kept some, including Triumph.

While BMW does not appear to have any plans to revive Triumph anytime soon, a London-based design house named McKinna has imagined a modern Triumph sports car with the TR25 concept. McKinna chose the Triumph brand to celebrate this year's 100th anniversary of the production of Triumph's first car, the 10/20. McKinna is also celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

The BMW-approved TR25 concept features a design clearly inspired by the Triumph TR2 of the 1950s, particularly the streamlined version used for high-speed runs near Jabeke, Belgium. Ken Richardson set a speed record of 124.889 mph with this car in 1953, breaking the record for cars under 2.0 liters that year.

Like the car Richardson drove, now on display at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, England, the TR25 concept was a one-seater with an enclosed passenger area for improved aerodynamics (a removable flip-up jump seat under the panel to accommodate a passenger). The new model is equipped with a roll bar to protect the driver in the event of a mishap.

Powering the TR25 concept is a BMW i3 electric powertrain. A single electric motor mounted on the rear axle delivers 184 hp.

Inside the cabin, a self-centering dial on the steering wheel displays vehicle information. McKinna calls the second display the binnacle, which is mounted behind the steering wheel and displays additional information such as remaining charge and range.

It is not known if there are production plans.