216 Reliant Scimitar SE4C Coupe (1970) UOP 697 H
Reliant Scimitar SE4C (1967-70) Engine 2495cc V6 Essex
Production 117
Registration Number UOP 697 H (Birmingham)
RELIANT SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623815081608/
Designed at Ogle Design as the Ogle SX250 prototype and put into production by Reliant, the Scimitar was originally launched as the SE4 (A) in 1964, powered by a Ford S6 engine of 2553cc.
In late 1966 the SE4B was introduced, Ford dropped their 2.6 S6 engine, in favour of a new 3.0 V6 Essex engine, for its latest Zephyr and Zodiac.
This meant that Reliant had to do a good deal of development work to the existing Scimitar GT to enable the new more powerful engine to fit and obtain best performance and handling. As the Essex engine was shorter, it was mounted further back in the bulkhead to help improve weight distribution. The lower wishbones were re-positioned, the tower structures and cross members were reinforced and an anti-roll bar was fitted. Other modifications included replacing the wire wheels with wider steel wheels as standard, and the fitting of a higher-ratio rear axle. The interior was updated .
In 1967 Reliant introduced their third and final version of the V6 Scimitar GT, the SE4C, built alongside the 3 litre, it was introduced to widen the Scimitars appeal and marketed as a cheaper version of the SE4B. Cars were powered by Ford's 2.5-litre version of the V6 Essex engine, giving a top speed of 110mph and improved fuel economy. The SE4C was priced approx £ 120 less than its big brother, externally the only difference between the 3-litre and 2.5-litre versions was the small badge on the boot giving the engine size.
Thanks for a stunning 60,850,313 views
Diolch am olygfa anhygoel, 60,850,313 hoblogaeth y Lloegr honno dros y Mynyddoedd
Cofiwch am ein holl fechgyn a merched dewr, a rhai ein Cynghreiriaid a aberthodd gymaint ar draethau Normandi ar y diwrnod hwn ym 1944, i ryddhau Ewrop
Shot 18.06.2017 at Trentham Gardens Car Show, Trentham, Stoke on Trent REF 128-216
216 Reliant Scimitar SE4C Coupe (1970) UOP 697 H
Reliant Scimitar SE4C (1967-70) Engine 2495cc V6 Essex
Production 117
Registration Number UOP 697 H (Birmingham)
RELIANT SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623815081608/
Designed at Ogle Design as the Ogle SX250 prototype and put into production by Reliant, the Scimitar was originally launched as the SE4 (A) in 1964, powered by a Ford S6 engine of 2553cc.
In late 1966 the SE4B was introduced, Ford dropped their 2.6 S6 engine, in favour of a new 3.0 V6 Essex engine, for its latest Zephyr and Zodiac.
This meant that Reliant had to do a good deal of development work to the existing Scimitar GT to enable the new more powerful engine to fit and obtain best performance and handling. As the Essex engine was shorter, it was mounted further back in the bulkhead to help improve weight distribution. The lower wishbones were re-positioned, the tower structures and cross members were reinforced and an anti-roll bar was fitted. Other modifications included replacing the wire wheels with wider steel wheels as standard, and the fitting of a higher-ratio rear axle. The interior was updated .
In 1967 Reliant introduced their third and final version of the V6 Scimitar GT, the SE4C, built alongside the 3 litre, it was introduced to widen the Scimitars appeal and marketed as a cheaper version of the SE4B. Cars were powered by Ford's 2.5-litre version of the V6 Essex engine, giving a top speed of 110mph and improved fuel economy. The SE4C was priced approx £ 120 less than its big brother, externally the only difference between the 3-litre and 2.5-litre versions was the small badge on the boot giving the engine size.
Thanks for a stunning 60,850,313 views
Diolch am olygfa anhygoel, 60,850,313 hoblogaeth y Lloegr honno dros y Mynyddoedd
Cofiwch am ein holl fechgyn a merched dewr, a rhai ein Cynghreiriaid a aberthodd gymaint ar draethau Normandi ar y diwrnod hwn ym 1944, i ryddhau Ewrop
Shot 18.06.2017 at Trentham Gardens Car Show, Trentham, Stoke on Trent REF 128-216