| Reliant Scimitar GTE 3.0 SE5a (1972-1975) |
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Country
|
UK
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
122
|
|
0-50 mph
|
6.4
|
|
0-60 mph
|
8.9
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|
1/4 mile
|
16.9
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|
0-1 km
|
31.1
|
|
BHP
|
131 @5000rpm
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|
Torque lbft
|
172 @3000rpm
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|
BHP per ton
|
106
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
2994/183
|
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Engine type
|
V6 Carburettor
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
8.9:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
Overhead 12
|
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Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
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No of speeds
|
4
|
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Wheels driven
|
RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Drum
|
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No. of Seats
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4/5
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Length (in)
|
170.5
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Width (in)
|
66
|
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Height (in)
|
52.5
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2441
|
| Additional Info: The Scimitar GTE was built with a fibreglass body. The SE5 was introduced in 1968 with a 2.5 litre version for a short while and then replaced by the 3 litre Ford V6 version which was rated at 128bhp. In 1972 a few improvements were made and the SE5a (above) was built. |
| Reliant Scimitar GTE 3.0 SE6a (1976-1980) |
|
Country
|
UK
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
119
|
|
0-50 mph
|
6.9
|
|
0-60 mph
|
9.4
|
|
1/4 mile
|
17.2
|
|
0-1 km
|
31.8
|
|
BHP
|
138 @5000rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
172 @3000rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
106
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
2994/183
|
|
Engine type
|
V6 Carburettor
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
8.9:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
Overhead 12
|
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual (Overdrive)
|
|
No of speeds
|
4
|
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Drum
|
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
|
Length (in)
|
174.5
|
|
Width (in)
|
67.3
|
|
Height (in)
|
52
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2851
|
| Additional Info: Model Code SE6 was introduced in 1975, the 1976-1980 SE6a followed the SE6 and had a number of improvements. The automatics were slower, with 60 coming up in around 10-11 seconds. |
| Reliant Scimitar GTE 2.8 SE6b (1980-1986) |
|
Country
|
UK
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
117
|
|
0-50 mph
|
8
|
|
0-60 mph
|
10.8
|
|
1/4 mile
|
17.8
|
|
0-1 km
|
33
|
|
BHP
|
135 @5200rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
159 @3000rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
109
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
2792/170
|
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Engine type
|
V6 Carburettor
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
9.2:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
Overhead 12
|
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Automatic
|
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No of speeds
|
3
|
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Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
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Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Drum
|
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
|
Length (in)
|
174.5
|
|
Width (in)
|
67.8
|
|
Height (in)
|
52
|
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2723
|
| Additional Info: The SE6b uses Fords Cologne 2.8 litre V6. Manual versions are also available. A convertible (SE8) Scimitar GTC was also introduced. |
