Sunbeam Tiger

vs

Porsche 911 S

UK vs West Germany — 1967 vs 1967

Sunbeam Tiger (1967)
Porsche 911 S (1967)
Specifications
Tiger Mk II911 S 2.0 S Coupe
Horsepower200 hp160 hp
Torque280 lb-ft132 lb-ft
Engine Size4,727 cc1,991 cc
0-60 mph8.6 sec7.4 sec
Top Speed121 mph140 mph
¼ Mile16.0 sec15.3 sec
Weight2,420 lbs2,271 lbs
Wheelbase2,159 mm2,268 mm
Length3,937 mm4,163 mm
Units Produced6334,691
Original MSRP$3,506$6,990
Value (Excellent)$175,000$350,000
Collectibility8/109/10
Rarity8/107/10
The Verdict

It's a closely fought contest. The 1967 Sunbeam Tiger Mk II brings more power, greater rarity, better value to the table, and the 1967 Porsche 911 S 2.0 S Coupe answers with quicker acceleration, higher top speed, lighter weight. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.

Overview

The rivalry between UK and West Germany automotive industries has produced legendary matchups, and the 1967 Sunbeam Tiger Mk II versus 1967 Porsche 911 S 2.0 S Coupe is among the most fascinating. These two cars represent the best of their national engineering schools. The 1967 Sunbeam Tiger Mk II holds a clear advantage in raw power with 200 hp compared to 160 hp, a 40-horsepower difference that shapes the driving experience. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Sunbeam Tiger uses a V8 OHV displacing 4,727 cc, while the Porsche 911 S relies on a Flat-6 SOHC with 1,991 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1967 Porsche 911 S 2.0 S Coupe edges ahead at 7.4 seconds versus 8.6 seconds. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 633 units built, the 1967 Sunbeam Tiger Mk II is considerably scarcer than the Porsche 911 S's 4,691 examples.