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Tiger (1965) (Get Smart, Maxwell Smart's car)
Maxwell Smart's 1965 Sunbeam Tiger in Get Smart (1965–1970).
Contents
01Overview
At a glance
- Built
- Not yet verified
- Years
- 1964–1967
- Engine
- 4,261 cc / 4.3 LFactory: 4,261 cc
- Power
- 122 kW / 166 PSFactory: 164 hp · converted
- Top speed
- 190 km/hFactory: 118 mph · converted
- Body
- Not yet verified
- Designer
- Not yet verified
- In this archive
- Not yet verified
- Surviving
- 4,000 (independently researched)
Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.
Why it matters
This Tiger is the car most linked with Maxwell Smart in the Get Smart TV series, which ran from 1965 to 1970. It replaced the Ferrari of the pilot once series production began, and it is described as Max's best known car. Stand-in four-cylinder Alpines were used for most episodes.
How rare is it?
Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.
Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.
02Production & history
Production
Every figure says what it counts.
| What is counted | Figure | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total model productionModel-wide, all Tiger Mkl and Mkll. The source says 'Almost 4000' survive, so this is approximate and not a count for this car. | 4,0001 | Surviving examples | Independently researched |
Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.
History
Once series production began, the Tiger replaced the Ferrari seen in the pilot. Re-badged four-cylinder Alpines stood in for it in most episodes.
After the series ended, the lead actor was either given or bought the Tiger from the studio. He used it in Chief auto parts advertisements. The car later passed to other owners and was last reported on display at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles.
For the 2008 film, the production used a re-badged Alpine with decals in place of a Tiger, because a Tiger could not be found in Canada during filming.
Variants
How each version differs from the standard Tiger (1965) (Get Smart, Maxwell Smart's car).
No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
03Specifications
Technical specifications
Engine
| Engine family | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Engine code | Not yet verified |
| Layout | Not yet verified |
| Cylinders | 81 Independently researched |
| Displacement | 4,261 cc / 4.3 LFactory: 4,261 cc1 Independently researched |
| Bore | Not yet verified |
| Stroke | Not yet verified |
| Compression ratio | Not yet verified |
| Valvetrain | OHV (pushrod V8)1 Independently researched |
| Fuel system | Ford C40F carburettor1 Independently researched |
| Power | 122 kW / 166 PSFactory: 164 hp · converted1 Independently researchedSource states bhp. |
| Power at | 4,400 rpm1 Independently researched |
| Torque | 350 NmFactory: 258 lb-ft · converted1 Independently researched |
| Torque at | 2,200 rpm1 Independently researched |
Transmission & drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed manual1 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| Gears | 41 Independently researched |
| Driven wheels | rear1 Independently researched |
Chassis, body & dimensions
| Chassis | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | independent, wishbones, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar1 Independently researched |
| Rear suspension | live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers, Panhard rod1 Independently researched |
| Brakes | discs front, drums rear, servo-assisted1 Independently researched |
| Steering | rack-and-pinion1 Independently researched |
| Body construction | Not yet verified |
| Wheelbase | Not yet verified |
| Length | 4,018 mmFactory: 158.2 in · converted2 Independently researchedFrom a 1966 Mk IA fact file, not a base specification. |
| Width | 1,540 mmFactory: 60.5 in · converted2 Independently researchedFrom the same Mk IA fact file. |
| Height | Not yet verified |
| Front track | Not yet verified |
| Rear track | Not yet verified |
| Kerb weight | 1,166 kgFactory: 1,166 kg1 Independently researchedWeight type not stated. The Mk IA fact file gives 1200 kg for one example (S1). |
| Dry weight | Not yet verified |
Performance
| Maximum speed | 190 km/hFactory: 118 mph · converted1,2 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Not yet verified |
| 0–60 mph | 9.5 s1,2 Independently researched |
| Fuel tank | Not yet verified |
“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.
04Colours & options
Factory colours & interiors
Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Factory options & codes
Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
05Individual cars
Chassis register
Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Competition history
Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Auction & sale history
Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
See one in person
Museums where an example of this car can be seen.
No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
06Reference
Identification guide
How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.
Being verified against factory or registry sources before it is published. Have a source? Contribute it.
Sources
Each number links to the exact facts it supports.
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1
Sunbeam Tiger Mk1, Mk2 - Grab a tiger by its tail Level C Classic Old Cars
- Almost 4000 - including all ten original UK-market Mkll - survive
- Engine 4261cc, V8. ohv.
- Ford C40F carburettor
- 164bhp @> 4400rpm
- 2581b ft @ 2200rpm (Mk1 specification (OCR reads 2581b))
- 2581b ft @ 2200rpm
- Four-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
- Front: independent, wishbones, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
- Rear: live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs
- Discs front, drums rear, servo-assisted
- Steering Rack-and-pinion
- Weight 1166kg
- Top speed: 118mph
- 0-60mph: 9.5sec
-
2
1966 Sunbeam Tiger (road test feature with Mk IA fact file) Level C Keith Moody · Classic Car Mart
- LENGTH: 158.2in (4018mm)
- WIDTH: 60.5in (1537mm)
- 9.5secs 0-60mph/118mph top speed
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