1984-1997 Scimitar OverviewReliant Scimitar Overview (1984 - 1997)
1984 - 1997
Tech Specs Summary
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- 99 - 127 mph
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- 7.9 - 13.4 seconds
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- 67 - 133 hp
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- 26.1 - 29.1 mpg
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- 1,850 - 1,962 lbs
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- 6.7 - 7.4 ft3
The Reliant Scimitar was produced by the manufacturer Reliant between 1984 - 1997. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive Roadster. There are many power levels available from either a 1.3 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and semi-trailing arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Scimitar is the Reliant Scimitar SST 1800Ti which scores 2.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 133 hp and a power/weight ratio of 13.91 lb/hp it has a top speed of 127 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Reliant Scimitar 1400 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 317 miles and can store 7.4 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,653 lbs.