Tiger Avon Explained

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.

External links

• Tiger Racing
• Tiger Club Owners