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 |