Tiger Avon
The Tiger Avon is a British kit car from Tiger Racing, a manufacturer formed in 1989 specialising in Lotus Seven type cars and racing cars.
The Tiger Avon is Tiger's entry level model, and can be fitted with different engines including the Ford Zetec, the Ford OHC and some motorcycle engines. The car consists of a steel spaceframe chassis with fully independent suspension and a fibreglass body. The Tiger Avon was formerly the Phoenix Automotive Avon Sprint. Tiger purchased this project, and modified the chassis and suspension to their requirements.
Specifications
- Chassis: Space frame 1 inch box steel
- Body: GRP
- Engine: OHC Ford(pinto), Zetec, or motorcycle. (Other engines can be fitted.)
- Transmission: Ford Sierra type 9
- Steering: Rack and pinion 3.7 turns(option quick)
- Brakes: Disc front, drum rear, option disc rear
- Suspension: Adjustable front and rear shocks
- Front track: 1300mm
- Rear track: 1485mm
- Wheelbase: 2280mm
- Overall length: 3240mm
- Weight: 595 kg with Zetec
- Wheels: Standard Sierra offset
- Tyres: 185-60-14 (option 15 inch)
References
- Mark Berry. "Tiger racing takes off" The Cambs Times 16th Aug. 2007.
- Tiff Needell. Channel 5's 5th Gear July 2006.
Further reading
- Tiger Avon build diary Blog on Jamie Rogers' build experience.
- Another Tiger Avon build diary Blog on Pete Codds build experience.