UK vs West Germany — 1967 vs 1967
| Tiger Mk II | 911 S 2.0 S Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 160 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 4,727 cc | 1,991 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 8.6 sec | 7.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 121 mph | 140 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 16.0 sec | 15.3 sec |
| Weight | 2,420 lbs | 2,271 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,159 mm | 2,268 mm |
| Length | 3,937 mm | 4,163 mm |
| Units Produced | 633 | 4,691 |
| Original MSRP | $3,506 | $6,990 |
| Value (Excellent) | $175,000 | $350,000 |
| Collectibility | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Rarity | 8/10 | 7/10 |
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.
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.