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Reliant Scimitar GT
Code Name (SE4c) Reliant
launched their third and final version of the V6 Scimitar GT in late
1967. To widen the Scimitars appeal they launched a slightly less
powerful Scimitar GT. Using Fords 2.5 litre version of the V6
Essex engine meant that the car could still reach speeds of over 110
mph, have slightly better mpg, but ultimately reduce the cost to the
public by approx £120. To look at the only difference
between the 3 litre and 2.5 litre versions was the small badge on the
boot giving the engine size.
Above:
Scimitar GT (SE4C) badged as a 2.5 litre
Approximately 118 of the 2.5
litre Scimitar GT's were sold before this version was withdrawn. The
standard Scimitar GT carried on being produced until the last model rolled out of the door in November
1970.
| ENGINE |
| Type: |
Ford
Essex, V6, |
| Bore
and Stroke: |
93.67mm
x 60.35mm |
| Cubic
Capacity: |
2495cc |
| Valves: |
Overhead,
pushrods and rockers. |
| Compression
Ratio: |
9.1
:1 |
| Carburetter: |
Weber
Twin choke 40 DFA-1 |
| Fuel
Pump: |
AC
Mechanical |
| Oil
Filter: |
AC
Full Flow, renewable element |
| Max
Power (net): |
119
b.h.p. (net) @ 4,750 r.p.m. |
| Max
Torque (net): |
146
lb. ft. (net) @ 3,000 r.p.m. |
| CLUTCH |
| Clutch: |
Single
dry-plate, diaphragm spring |
| Diameter: |
9
in. |
|
DIFFERENTIAL |
| Differential: |
Hypoid
bevel |
| Ratio: |
3.58
to 1 |
|
TRANSMISSION |
| Transmission: |
4-speed all synchromesh |
| Overdrive
- (OD) |
Laycock
de Normanville |
| Ratios:
1st |
3.16 |
| Ratios:
2nd |
2.21 |
| Ratios:
3rd |
1.4
- 1.13(OD) |
| Ratios:
4th |
1.0
- 0.82 (OD) |
|
STEERING |
| Steering: |
Rack
and pinion |
| Turns
Lock to Lock: |
3.3 |
| Turn
Circle: |
35.6
ft. |
|
BRAKES |
| Brakes: |
Servo
Ass. Girling Powerstop vacuum type. Hydraulic, Disc
front, drum rear |
| Drum
or Disc Diameter: |
F
= 10.6in. dia; R= 9in. dia; 1.75in. wide shoes |
| Swept
Area: |
F
227
sq. in. R 99 sq. in. |
|
CHASSIS/RUNNING GEAR |
| Frame: |
Pressed
steel box frame |
| Body: |
Fiber/Resin,
bolt-on |
| Front
Suspension: |
Independent
coil springs, wishbones, telescopic dampers, anti roll bar |
| Rear
Suspension: |
Live, coil springs, modified watts linkage. telescopic dampers,
trailing arms |
| Wheels |
Pressed
steel wheels 5.5in rim |
| Tyre
Size and Type: |
165x15,
Pirelli Cinturato radial-ply with tubes |
| WEIGHTS
AND MEASURES |
| Wheelbase: |
7ft
8.5
in. |
| Front
Track: |
4ft
2in. |
| Rear
Track: |
4ft
2in. |
| Overall
Height: |
4ft.
3.5
in. |
| Overall
Width: |
5ft
4in. |
| Overall
Length: |
13ft
11
in. |
| Ground
Clearance: |
5.5
in. |
| Curb
Weight: |
21.0
cwt. |
| Test
Weight: |
24.6
cwt. |
| Oil
Capacity: |
Sump
9.5
Pints. |
| Water
Capacity: |
22
Pints. |
| Fuel
Capacity: |
21.3
gals. |
|
PERFORMANCE |
| 0-30
(mph): |
3.9
sec. |
| 0-40
(mph): |
6.1
sec. |
| 0-50
(mph): |
8.7
sec. |
| 0-60
(mph): |
12.3
sec. |
| 0-70
(mph): |
16.0
sec. |
| 0-80
(mph): |
21.1
sec. |
| 0-90
(mph): |
30.0
sec. |
| 0-100
(mph): |
41.6
sec. |
| Standing
1/4 mile: |
18.5
sec @ 75 mph. |
| Top
Speed: |
111
mph |
| Fuel
Consumption Test: |
(Overall)
23.1
mpg. |
| Average
Consumption: |
(Touring)
26.0
mpg. |
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