ReliantThe Reliant Scimitar 1st Gen was offered from 1985 – 1994 as a roadster. This generation spans 7 variants, with power ranging from 67 to 133 hp.
Performance Pick
Reliant Scimitar SST 1800Ti
133 hp · 0-60 in 7.6s · 27.1 mpg
Practicality Pick
Reliant Scimitar SS1 1600
95 hp · 0-60 in 9.3s · 29.1 mpg
roadster
Tech Specs Summary
Top Speed99 – 127 mph
0-60 mph7.6 – 13.0 s
Power67 – 133 hp
Economy26 – 29 mpg
Weight1,850 – 1,962 lbs
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
Variants (7)
RoadsterGasolineReliant1985–1987
Scimitar
SS1 1300
$10,000 – $12,000
67
hp
2
seats
27.6
mpg
RoadsterGasolineReliant1985–1987
Scimitar
SS1 1600
$11,000 – $13,000
95
hp
2
seats
29.1
mpg
RoadsterGasolineReliant1987–1991
Scimitar
SST 1800Ti
$12,500 – $15,000
133
hp
2
seats
27.1
mpg
RoadsterGasolineReliant1987–1990
Scimitar
SST 1600
$11,000 – $13,000
94
hp
2
seats
29.1
mpg
RoadsterGasolineReliant1987–1991
Scimitar
SST 1400
$10,000 – $12,000
74
hp
2
seats
28
mpg
RoadsterGasolineReliant1993–1994
Scimitar
Sabre 1.8i Turbo
$20,000 – $25,000
133
hp
2
seats
26.1
mpg
RoadsterGasolineReliant1993–1994
Scimitar
1400
$16,000 – $20,000
74
hp
2
seats
26.7
mpg