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Bodywork

type 2S Minicar
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 60.50 mm × 60.96 mm 2.38 in × 2.4 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 0.7 litre 701 cc (42.778 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.40:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 13.60 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 21.80 s
Standing km
Top speed 121 km/h (75 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 76.17 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 932.2 kPa (135.2 psi)
Specific torque 74.18 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 3
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.99
Unitary capacity 175.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 1956 mm
wheelbase 77 in
Length (milimeters) 2794 mm
Length (inches) 110 in
Width (milimeters) 1397 mm
Width (inches) 55 in
Height (milimeters) 1270 mm
Height (inches) 50 in
L:W ratio 1.43
Ground clearance (milimeters) 127 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 407 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 897 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 23 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 5.1 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 6.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.55

General information

RAC rating 9.1
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1970 Reliant Bug PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1970

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