1980 Reliant GTC specifications

1980 Reliant GTC data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2629 mm 103.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1417 mm 55.8 inches
Length 4432 mm 174.5 inches
Width 1709 mm 67.3 inches
Height 1270 mm 50 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1265 kg 2789 lb
Weight distribution 55% front
fuel tank capacity 91 litres 20 [24] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 6 in 60° vee
Capacity 2.8 litre
2792 cc
(170.378 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93 × 68.5 mm
3.66 × 2.7 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.36
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
137 PS (135 bhp) (101 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
206 Nm (152 ft·lb) (21 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
36.1 kW/litre
49 ps/litre
48.4 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
73.78 Nm/litre
0.89 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system 1 So 78TF 9510 CA/DA carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 927.2 kPa (134.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 465.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 183 km/h (114 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
108.2 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
79.58 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
106.72 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.57 kg/kW
20.99 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle 11.70 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.2TrailA.TransWL.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 185 HR 14
Tyres rear 185 HR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2239 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.78
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID5533
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1980 Reliant GTC added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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