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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== <references/> *Mark Berry. [http://www.cambstimes.co.uk/content/wisbech/sport/story.aspx?brand=CATOnline&category=SportWISMotorsport&tBrand=cambs24&tCategory=SportWIS&itemid=WEED16%20Aug%202007%2009%3A54%3A37%3A687 "Tiger racing takes off"] ''The Cambs Times'' 16th Aug. 2007. *Tiff Needell. ''Channel 5's 5th Gear'' July 2006.
==Further reading== *[http://jamstigeravon.blogspot.com Tiger Avon build diary] Blog on Jamie Rogers' build experience. *[https://web.archive.org/web/20090302102842/http://www.coddys.co.uk/ Another Tiger Avon build diary] Blog on Pete Codds build experience.
==External links== * [http://www.tigerracing.com Tiger Racing] * [http://tigerownersclub.co.uk/ Tiger Club Owners ]
Category:Kit cars Category:Cars of England