Reliant Rebel
The Reliant Rebel is a small four-wheeled car that was produced by Reliant between 1964 and 1974. It was designed by Reliant to be a market test to push Reliant into other parts of the market instead of just 3-wheelers.
| Reliant Rebel | |
|---|---|
Rebel registered January 1969 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Reliant |
| Production | 1964–1974 2,600 made |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door saloon 2-door estate car van |
| Related | Reliant Regal |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 598 cc/700 cc/748 cc Straight-4 |
| Transmission | 4 speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 89 in (2,261 mm) |
| Length | 138 in (3,505 mm) |
| Width | 58 in (1,473 mm) |
| Height | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) |
| Kerb weight | 538.8–-603.3 kg |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Reliant Kitten |
It was marketed as the smart alternative, because it had a rust-free glass-fibre body, a robust chassis and frugal fuel economy. Many models were produced from 600cc, 700cc, and 750cc with saloon, estate and van variants. It was considered a niche rival to the Austin Mini and Hillman Imp.
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