There’s a new name – that of a British small supercar manufacturer – entering the Italian market with a clear ambition: to combine the strength of a robust tradition with the modernity of a contemporary driving experience. It’s called Tiger and is part of the DR Automobiles Group. The latest model to arrive is the “Eight”, presented on the Italian market with the slogan “The power born from the past, the sportiness looking to the future”.
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The lines are decisive, the details sophisticated. The overall design is very modern, featuring 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels, automatic full LED headlights, very aerodynamic exterior mirrors, a panoramic roof, and retractable door handles, all details that also influence the style. And since Tiger was originally a British brand, here’s a color range that pays homage to England: it ranges from British Hatch Green to Blackthorn, White Heater, London Smoke, and Sterling Mist.
The Interior
On board, attention to detail becomes tangible with the use of fine materials: Alcantara and eco-leather everywhere, front seats adjustable in a thousand ways, and a multifunction steering wheel with touch controls. The 64-color “ambient” lighting and touch dome light transform the interior into a bespoke space. In the center, the 12.3-inch infotainment screen allows you to adjust everything.
The Technology
Under the hood beats a 1.5 T-GDI 1498 cc inline four-cylinder engine, paired with a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. In the petrol version, it delivers 130 kW (176 hp) at 5500 rpm and 300 Nm of torque between 1500 and 4250 rpm; in the petrol/LPG configuration, the power stands at 123 kW (167 hp) and torque at 285 Nm. The top speed reaches 200 km/h. Declared consumption in the WLTP combined cycle is 7.8 l/100 km for petrol and 10.33 l/100 km for LPG, with CO2 emissions of 180 and 178 g/km respectively. With a full tank (60 liters of petrol and 80 liters of LPG), the declared range reaches 1400 km.
Safety
Safety is not an option. The ADAS 2 system includes IACC (Adaptive Intelligent Cruise Control), FCW (Frontal Collision Warning), LDW (Lane Departure Warning), LKA (Lane Keeping Assist), BSD (Blind Spot Detection), and ICA (Adaptive Speed Regulator). These are complemented by a 360-degree camera and a series of devices designed to make every journey more peaceful.
The Tiger Eight is available with two engine options: 1.5T T-GDI 7DCT petrol and 1.5T T-GDI 7DCT petrol/LPG. Both can also be chosen with N1 homologation, as a light commercial vehicle, with all the tax benefits reserved for professionals. The standard trim starts from 34,900 euros on the road for the petrol version and 36,900 euros for the petrol/LPG version. The British Green Edition rises to 37,900 and 39,900 euros respectively. The warranty is 5 years or 100,000 km.
Generous dimensions (4745 mm length, 1892 mm width, 1715 mm height, 2800 mm wheelbase), independent multilink suspension, ventilated front disc brakes, and a curb weight of around 1700 kg complete the picture.
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