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Reliant Scimitar

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.55 mm × 79.50 mm 3.25 in × 3.13 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.6 litre 2553 cc (155.794 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.30:1
Fuel system 3 SU carbs
Maximum power 121.7 PS (120.0 bhp) (89.5 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph 8.50 s
0-60 mph 11.40 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.00 s
Standing km
Top speed 188 km/h (117 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 119.64 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 190.0 Nm (140 ft·lb) (19.4 kgm) @ 2600 rpm
bmep 935.2 kPa (135.6 psi)
Specific torque 74.42 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Other
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 425.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2337 mm
wheelbase 92 in
Length (milimeters) 4242 mm
Length (inches) 167 in
Width (milimeters) 1600 mm
Width (inches) 63 in
Height (milimeters) 1283 mm
Height (inches) 50.5 in
L:W ratio 1.82
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1003 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2211 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.58

General information

RAC rating 25.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1964 Reliant Scimitar PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1964

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