1970 Reliant Bug

Reliant Bug is an automobile that has a 2 door minicar body style with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 0.7 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 31 bhp (31.4 PS/23.1 kW) of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 52 N·m (38 lb·ft/5.3 kgm) at 2500 rpm. The engine transfers its power through to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual 'box. Quoted weight at the kerb is 407 kg. Maximum speed quoted is 121 km/h (75 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door minicar with 2 seats
Length
2794 mm
Weight
407 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.7 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
31.4 PS / 31 bhp / 23.1 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
52 Nm / 38 ft.lb / 5.3 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Top speed
121 km/h / 75 mph

1970 Reliant Bug specifications

1970 Reliant Bug data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater minicar
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	1956 mm	77 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)	1232 mm	48.5 inches
Length	2794 mm	110 inches
Width	1397 mm	55 inches
Height	1270 mm	50 inches
Ground clearance	127 mm	5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.43
Kerb weight	407 kg	897 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	23 litres	5.1 [6.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Reliant
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	0.7 litre 701 cc (42.778 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	60.5 × 60.96 mm 2.38 × 2.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.99
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	31.4 PS (31 bhp) (23.1 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	52 Nm (38 ft·lb) (5.3 kgm) at 2500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	33 kW/litre 44.8 ps/litre 44.2 bhp/litre 0.72 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	74.18 Nm/litre 0.9 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.4:1
Fuel system	1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	932.2 kPa (135.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	175.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	13.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	21.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	121 km/h (75 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 77.23 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 56.8 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 76.17 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 17.61 kg/kW 29.41 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.55
general
Carfolio.com ID	46134
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	9.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1970 Reliant Bug added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.