The Tiger Avon is our entry level model and is designed specifically to enable the
builder to achieve a superb road / race sports car with the minimum of cost. This
works on the simple principle that the more construction, assembly and finishing
that is done by the customer, the lower the final cost. The Tiger Avon can be fitted
with a number of easily available engine options including the Ford OHC (Sierra ),
the standard Ford Mondeo Zetec 16v running on standard injection or carbs, plus
many other 4 cylinder units including bike engines. We manufacture the engine
mounts and exhaust systems for the direct fitment of Zetec and OHC units plus the
exhaust front pipes for some bike engines. Other engine options will require
bespoke systems made for them which Tiger can supply.
The Tiger Avon uses a space frame chassis with fully independent suspension.
The Tiger Avon is the former Phoenix Automotive Avon Sprint. Tiger purchased this
project, and then spend some considerable time modifying the chassis and suspension.
These modifications were documented to form the basis of the 'How to Build Your Own Tiger
Avon Sports Car for Road and Track' book, published in association with Veloce Publishing.
The space frame chassis if fabricated mainly from 1" box steel, and if fitted with a one-piece
GRP body and additional GRP. The main objective in the development was good durability and
low build costs.
The finished built Tiger Avon has the benefits of low rolling chassis weight and with various
engine options, performance is exhilarating. The Tiger Avon is eligible for a number of race series,
including the Road Going Bikes series organised by the 750 Motor Club.
The Tiger Avon is available from chassis upwards, rolling chassis kit, comprehensive kit, factory
built and pre-owned. The Avon kit is available in 3 base colours and with the option of further
gel-coat colours and 2-pack sprayed paint finish.
The Tiger Avon is also available as a dedicated track day car.
Model / type
Chassis Space frame 1inch box
Body GRP
Engine OHC Ford(pinto) Zetec
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
Wheel base 2280mm
Overall length 3240mm
Weight 595kgs with Zetec
Wheels Standard Sierra offset
Tyres 185-60-14 (option 15inch)
