1964→1967 Sunbeam Tiger Mark II

Not long after Shelby stuck the 260 Ford V8 in the Ac Ace, Ian Garrad of Rootes American Motors had Shelby produce the first Sunbeam Tiger prototype. This became the first of over 7000 similar cars which used American power in an attractive British roadster.

After the Rootes group approved production, Jensen in West Bromwich, England was hired to manufacture the car.

Three separate series were produced and the final used Alpine Series IV panels.

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
production years	1964 – 1967
built at	West Bromwich, England
engine	Ford V8
valvetrain	OHV
displacement	4261 cc / 260 in³
power	-1.0 kw / -1.0 bhp @ 5500 rpm
driven wheels	Front Engine / RWD
front tires	6.00-13
rear tires	6.00-13
front brakes	F Discs / R Drums
steering	Recirculating Ball
curb weight	1201 kg / 2646 lbs
wheelbase	2184 mm / 86.0 in
front track	1295 mm / 51.0 in
rear track	1232 mm / 48.5 in
length	3945 mm / 155.3 in
width	1537 mm / 60.5 in
height	1308 mm / 51.5 in
transmission	4-Speed Manual