Hillman Avenger Tiger
| Produced: |
1972-1973 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
An all new model from Chrysler owned Hillman made its debut in 1970, the Hillman Avenger. The Avenger was a mid-size family saloon aimed directly at the Morris Marina, Ford Escort and Vauxhall Viva, all of which were relatively new models of a similar size. As well as the usual "standard" models of the Avenger range two sporting variants, the competition bred Tiger model and an even rarer BRM version were also made available in small numbers.
The Avenger Tiger was conceived as an ideal platform for both saloon car racing and rallying which could be ordered direct from the factory as a road car. The Tiger used the four door bodyshell of the standard Avenger and was powered by a tuned 1498cc engine featuring twin-Weber carbs. Some Tigers were also supplied with 1.8 litre and 2.0 litre units, although these were true competition cars.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1498cc | S4 OHV | 86.1mm x 64.3mm | 9.2 |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mph | 12.2 s |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Flash Of Youth |
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| Publication | Classic Cars January 2006 | |||
| Flash of youth - In the Seventies men could wear medallions and splash on Brut 33 without irony, but they needed something hot to handbrake-turn into the pub car park. The rare survivors are just as much fun today. 1972 Hillman Avenger Tiger, 1974 Triumph Dolomite Sprint, 1980 Ford Escort RS2000 MK11, Fiat 131 Mirafiori Sport . | ||||
| Article |
Trackday cars on a budget |
108 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2004 | |||
| Track days are a great way to find out what your classic is capable of, test your mods and blow away the frustration of everyday driving. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Datafile - Hillman Avenger |
126 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2000 | |||
| Buyers Datafile - Hillman Avenger. | ||||
| Article |
Back to its Rootes |
112 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthy May 2010 | |||
| Back to its Rootes - We take an Avenger Tiger back to the city that dominated British car building in the 20th century. | ||||
| Article |
Tiger Feat - Avenger Tiger |
56 |
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| Publication | Classics June 2004 | |||
| Tiger Feat - Avenger Tiger - It may look understated, but this Avenger has Porsche beating punch and tarmac tearing credentials. David Bowers meets the man who built it. | ||||
