(1961 model)
| Marque (make) | Reliant | Issued from | 1961 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Sabre 6 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Sabre | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Reliant | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4050 mm / 159.4 in / 159.4 in | Ground clearance | 127 mm / 5.0 in / 5.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.77 |
| Height | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 816 kg / 1799 lb / 1799 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2286 mm / 90.0 in / 90.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Fuel capacity | 39 l / 8.5 UK gal / 10.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.04 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2553 cm3 / 155.8 cu in / 155.8 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 425.50 cm3/cylinder / 25.966 cu in/cylinder / 25.966 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 81.3 kW / 110.5 hp / 110.5 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 186.0 Nm / 137.2 lbft / 137.2 lbft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 80.2 kW / 109.0 bhp / 109.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 42.7 kW/l / 0.951 bhp/cu in / 0.951 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 72.86 Nm/l / 0.637 lbft/cu in / 0.637 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.55 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 179 km/h / 111 mph / 111 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 12.20 s / 12.20 s / 12.20 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 133.58 kW/ton / 181.62 bhp/ton / 181.62 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | I.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Reliant Sabre 6
