1975 Reliant Kitten specifications

1975 Reliant Kitten data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2146 mm 84.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1232 mm 48.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1245 mm 49 inches
Length 3327 mm 131 inches
Width 1422 mm 56 inches
Height 1397 mm 55 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.55
Kerb weight 533 kg 1175 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 27.3 litres 6 [7.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Reliant
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.8 litre
848 cc
(51.748 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 62.5 × 69.1 mm
2.46 × 2.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
63 Nm (46 ft·lb) (6.4 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
35.2 kW/litre
47.8 ps/litre
47.2 bhp/litre
0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
74.29 Nm/litre
0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 933.6 kPa (135.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 212 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
76.09 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
55.96 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
75.05 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.87 kg/kW
29.85 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
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 3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID46222
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 9.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1975 Reliant Kitten added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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