1965 | Sunbeam Tiger Mk I

Sunbeam V8 302 road legal racing car

A real classic with modern technology. 1000 kg, 300 HP, Willwood, Tremec, KW variant3. Very fast and suitable for everyday use.

Year of construction 07/1965
The owner at the time - a racing mechanic in a NASCAR racing team - completely rebuilt the Sunbeam as a racing vehicle based on an Alpine body. I imported the Sunbeam from the USA to Germany in 2012. In the following years I spent a lot of effort perfecting it and designing it so that it can be driven on the road AND on the racetrack.
H approval (despite the many modifications)
Engine Ford V8 5.0 liter/302 ci
Manifold ceramic coated
Power approx. 300 hp (Formula GT test bench setup)
Carburetor: Holley Double Pumper 750 on 1 inch spacer
K&N sports air filter X-Stream 11 inches
MSD ignition system including MSD distributor and MSD coil
Custom alternator with 80A output
Electric water pump Mezière with control unit/controller (Davies Craig)
Aluminum water cooler
Spal fan 350 diameter, throughput 3120 m3/h
oil cooler
KW coilover kit variant 3 (custom-made) rebound/compression stage adjustable
Front axle Dale's Resto
Willwood brakes (for front axle: two sizes available)
Tremec TKO 600 gearbox 5th gear 0.82 with quick shifter
rigid engine and transmission mounts
Ford 8.8 inch rear axle with LSD with Panhard rod, adjustable thrust struts with uniball joints
Hardtop in body color with black headliner
Soft top black fabric (new) including unrestored poles
Original convertible top box in body color available
Original bumpers available
LAT bonnet with scoop and vents/quick fasteners (original hood available)
Motorsport cage screwed by Herrmann Motorsport
Console and belt mounts from Herrmann Motorsport
Sparco racing shell driver's side (original seat available)
Schroth 6-point belt (passenger side: Schroth 4-point belt)
Moto-Lita MK4 leather steering wheel 14 inch polished with Sunbeam hub
Battery main switch
Fire extinguisher

Halibrand rims for racetrack (not registered)
7x15 with Federal Semislicks 205/50

Minilite rims optional
not yet registered; Strength report is available
7x15 ET-06 and 8x15 ET0 Michelin Pilot Sport Semislick

Steel/chrome rims (registered)
6x15 and 7x15 (steady tires)