Reliant Scimitar Coupe SE4 (inline 6) 1964-66 specifications

Engine (Ford straight 6)
In-line, water cooled
Cylinders: 6
Overhead 12 valves
Bore: 82.55mm
Stroke: 79.50mm
Displacement: 2,553cc
Compression ratio: 8.3 to 1
Carburettors: triple SU HS4
Power output: 120bhp at 5,000rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 117mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 10.1secs
Approx. fuel consumption: 18mpg

Brakes
Hydraulic, Front: 10.6in disc
Rear: 9 x 1.75in drums

Transmission
Clutch: single dry 8.5in diameter
Top gear ratio: 1/0.78(OD)
Final drive ratio: 3.875/1
Optional: De Normaville overdrive
Rear wheel drive

Steering
Rack & pinion
turning circle: 33ft 6in

Construction
Steel box frame chassis with side members supporting glass fibre body

Suspension
Front: independent coil & wishbone
Rear: live axle with parallel trailing arms & Watt linkages
Shock absorbers F & R: telescopic

Wheels & Tyres
4 stud 4.5J x 15in centre lock
wire wheel
with 165 x 15in radial tyres

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 8.5in
Track - front: 4ft 2in
Track - rear: 4ft 2in
Overall length: 13ft 11in
Overall width: 5ft 4in
Overall height: 4ft 3.5in
Ground clearance: 5.5in
Kerb weight: 21.3cwt
Tank capacity: 20imp gals

Scimitar Coupé SE4 Production
1964-66: 297 produced