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Reliant Scimitar GTE

General information

ModelReliant Scimitar GTE
Year1985
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2790 ccm (170.25 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission3-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2790 ccm (170.25 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power135.00 PS (99 kW or 133 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque206.00 Nm (21.0 kgf-m or 151.9 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.2:1
Bore x stroke93.0 x 68.5 mm (3.7 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox3-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1067 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4490 litres (1,186 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Dimensions and weight

Weight1265 kg (2,788.8 pounds)
Overall length4450 mm (175.2 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1330 mm (52.4 inches)
Wheelbase2640 mm (103.9 inches)
Fuel capacity91.0 litres (24.04 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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