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Reliant Regal Mk VI - General Data and Specification

Saloon

5cwt. Van

Engine. - Reliant 4-cylinder side valve water cooled  with detachable cast iron cylinde head cast iron cylinder block mounted on aluminium crankcase. Crank shaft of manganese-molybdenum steel mounted on three steel backed bearings.  Connecting rods of chrome-molybdenum. Engine mounted on rubber at three points.

Engine identical with that fitted to the Regal Saloon.

Bore. - 2.2in.

2.2 in.

Stroke. - 3.0in.

3.0in.

Cubic Capacity. - 747c.c.

747c.c.

B.H.P. - 17.5 at 4 000 r.p.m.

17.5 at 4 000 r.p.m.

Compression Ratio. - 5.7 :1-.

5.7 :1.

Firing Order: - 1. 3. 4. 2.

1. 3. 4. 2.

Tappet Clearance. (Cold). - .004in and ex

.004in and ex

Sparking Plug. - LODGE BN 14

LODGE BN 14

Sparking Plug Gap.- .020/.025

.020/.025

Contact Breaker Gap. - .015.

.015.

Ignition Timing. - T.D.C.

T.D.C.

Transmission. - Four forward speds and reverse. Synchromesh on top  second and third. Hardy Spicer needle-bearing propeller shaft of spiral bevel rear axle of semi-floating type  with differential gear and large ball and roller bearings.

Transmission details for the 5cwt. Van are the same as those for the Regal saloon  with the exception of the overall gear ratios  which are as follows:

Overall Gear Ratios. -

Top: 4.375: 1

Top: 5.14 : 1

Third: 6.34 : 1

Third: 7.45 : 1

Second: 10.8 : 1

Second: 12.69 : 1

First: 18.66 : 1

First: 21.94 : 1

Reverse: 18.66 : 1

Reverse: 21.94 : 1

Axle Ratio: 4.375 : 1

Axle Ratio: 5.143 : 1

Top Speed. - 61m.p.h.

61m.p.h.

Brakes. - Hydraulically operated internal expanding brakes to all wheels. Size 7in x 1.5” front and rear.  Foot brake operates on all three wheels  hand brake on rear wheels only.

Brakes specification details are the same as those for the Regal Saloon.

Tyre Sizes. - Pirelli 5.20 x 13 TUBE-LESS

Pirelli 5.20 x 13 TUBE-LESS

Tyre Pressures. -

REAR: 22.24 P.S.I.

REAR: 22.24 P.S.I.

FRONT: 20.22 P.S.I.

FRONT: 20.22 P.S.I.

Steering. - Burman Douglas steering box.

Burman Douglas steering box.

Suspension. - Patented leading arm suspension to front wheel controlled by heavy duty combined coil spring and hydraulic suspension unit.  Long semi-elliptic rear springs  rubber mounted  with double acting hydraulic shock absorbers.

Suspension details are the same as those for the Regal Saloon except that rear suspension is stiffened by means of alternative springs and shock absorbers to cater for commercial use.

Wheels. - Front wheel mounted on stub axle on taper roller bearings.  All wheels pressed steel  detachable and interchangeable  fitted with large nave plates.

Identical specification as that of the Regal Saloon.

Chassis. - Box section pressed steel with tubular braced cross members.

Chassis identical with that of the Regal Saloon.

Body. - Two-door  coachbuilt of hardwood framing  with fibreglass reinforced plastic panels.

Four-door  coachbuilt of hardwood framing  with fibreglass reinforced plastic panels.

Electrical Equipment. - Lucas 12-volt system  built-in headlamps with twin filament bulbs controlled by foot operated dipping switch.  Two built-in side lamps incorporating flasher unit  separate number plate illuminating lamp.  Electric starter operated by the ignition key.

Electrical equipment specifications identical with that of the Regal Saloon.

Dimensions. -

WHEELBASE ... ...  ... ... ... 76in.

WHEELBASE ... ... ... ... ...  76in.

TRACK REAR ... ... ... ... ... 46in.

TRACK REAR ... ... ... ... ... 46in.

TURNING CIRCLE .. ... ... 28ft.

TURNING CIRCLE .. ... ... 28ft.

GROUND CLEARANCE .. 6in.

GROUND CLEARANCE .. 6in.

OVERALL LENGTH  ... ... 134in.

OVERALL LENGTH  ... ... 128in.

OVERALL WIDTH .  ... ... ... 60in.

OVERALL WIDTH .  ... ... ... 56in.

OVERALL HEIGHT ... ... ... 57in.

OVERALL HEIGHT ... ... ... 57in.

 

INTERNAL BODY BEHIND DRIVER ... 48in.

 

INTERNAL BODY WIDTH ...53in.

Unladed Dry Weight. - 7cwt. 103lbs approx.

Unladed Dry Weight. - 7cwt. 98lbs approx.

 

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