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Reliant GTC

General information

ModelReliant GTC
Year1980
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating57.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2792 ccm (170.37 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2792 ccm (170.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power136.90 PS (101 kW or 135 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
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed178.0 km/h (110.6 mph)
0-60 miles9.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1061 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3040 litres (803 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1290 kg (2,844.0 pounds)
Overall length4440 mm (174.8 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2640 mm (103.9 inches)
Fuel capacity91.0 litres (24.04 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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