1964
Sunbeam
Tiger
The Sunbeam Tiger is distinguished by its powerful Ford V8 engine, which was a significant upgrade over the standard Sunbeam Alpine. Its development involved Carroll Shelby, adding to its allure and performance pedigree...
1964–1967
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The Sunbeam Tiger is a high-performance roadster produced by the Rootes Group from 1964 to 1967. It was based on the Sunbeam Alpine and was powered by a Ford V8 engine, which significantly enhanced its performance compared to the standard Alpine.
The Sunbeam Tiger is distinguished by its powerful Ford V8 engine, which was a significant upgrade over the standard Sunbeam Alpine.
History
The Sunbeam Tiger was developed as a collaboration between the Rootes Group and Carroll Shelby, who was known for his work on the AC Cobra. The idea was to create a more powerful version of the Sunbeam Alpine by fitting it with a Ford V8 engine. The Tiger was assembled in England, but the engines were shipped from the United States. It was well-received for its performance and handling, but production ended in 1967 due to the Chrysler takeover of Rootes, as Chrysler did not want to promote a car with a Ford engine.
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The Sunbeam Tiger saw some success in motorsport, particularly in rallying and road racing. Its powerful V8 engine and lightweight chassis made it competitive in various events, and it was driven by notable racers of the time. The Tiger's motorsport achievements contributed to its reputation as a high-performance sports car.
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1964
1964-1967 (1964–1967)
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