These are standard specifications for the 1965 Reliant Scimitar, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual All-synchro
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Fiberglass |
| Production Years for Series : | 1964 - 1970 |
| Weight : | 2200 lbs | 997.903 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2553 cc | 155.8 cu in. | 2.6 L. |
| Power : | 118 BHP (86.848 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 140 Ft-Lbs (190 NM) @ 2600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Ignition system : | 3 SU HS4 carbs |
4 Manual All-synchro
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Fuel Capacity : | 24.0 Gal |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.0 in | 4267 mm. |
| Width : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
| Height : | 50.5 in | 1283 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 92.0 in | 2337 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
GTS Estate
| Fuel Capacity : | 24.0 Gal |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.0 in | 4267 mm. |
| Width : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
| Height : | 50.5 in | 1283 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 92.0 in | 2337 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Wishbones with coil springs Rear : Rigid axle with coil springs and modified Watt linkage | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Hydraulic disc |
| Rear Brakes : | Drum |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 165x15 |
| Wheels : | Center-lock wire |
1965 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $13,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.31 |
1965 Reliant Scimitar FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1965 Reliant Scimitar?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Reliant Scimitar? A: The 1965 Reliant Scimitar has a wheelbase size of 92.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1965 Reliant Scimitar? A: The 1965 Reliant Scimitar has a length of 168.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1965 Reliant Scimitar? A: The 1965 Reliant Scimitar has a width of 61.50 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1965 Reliant Scimitar? A: The 1965 Reliant Scimitar was offered as a Coupe, GTS Estate.Q: What tires did the 1965 Reliant Scimitar have? A: The 1965 Reliant Scimitar had 165x15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1965 Reliant Scimitar have? A: The 1965 Reliant Scimitar had Center-lock wire wheels.Q: What engine did the 1965 Reliant Scimitar have? A: The engine powering the 1965 Reliant Scimitar was a Inline 6 (2553 cc | 155.8 cu in. | 2.6 L.) with 118 BHP (86.848 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 140 Ft-Lbs (190 NM) @ 2600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1965 Reliant Scimitar have? A: The 1965 Reliant Scimitar had a 4 speed Manual All-synchro gearbox.