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Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5 3.0 SE5a 3.0 V6 Station wagon

101 kW137 PS135 hp1971–1975

petrol · Station wagon · engine Essex

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Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5
Power
101 kW 137 PS · 135 hp
Top speed
195 km/h
Displacement
2,994 cm³

The Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5 3.0 GTE SE5a V6 (135 bhp) uses a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine rated at 101 kW (137 PS), in estate form. The Scimitar GTE SE5 3.0 GTE SE5a V6 (135 bhp) has rear-wheel drive.

No other version of the Scimitar GTE SE5 matches its output among 2 versions - that is 6% more than the entry 3.0 GTE SE5 V6 (128 bhp) (95 kW). The Scimitar GTE SE5 3.0 GTE SE5a V6 (135 bhp) is also the fastest flat out (195 km/h).

Where the Scimitar GTE SE5 3.0 GTE SE5a V6 (135 bhp) stands out

  • Most powerful version of the Scimitar GTE SE5: 101 kW (137 PS)
  • Highest top speed in the range: 195 km/h

Engine

Engine codeEssex
FuelPetrol
Displacement2,994 cm³ 3.0 l · 183 cu in
Cylinders6
Power101 kW 137 PS · 135 hp
DriveRear-wheel drive

Performance

Top speed195 km/h 121 mph

Production

Body typeStation wagon
Years1971–1975
GenerationScimitar GTE SE5 (1968–1975)

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