The GTE formula was so right that when Reliant came to replacing it...
The GTE formula was so right that when Reliant came to replacing it, the job was impossible. So instead, it was made wider, given a longer wheelbase and sported new chassis settings that erred on the side of comfort. It continued to sell handsomely and remained Reliant’s main money earner. In 1979, the 2.8-litre V6 Ford ‘Cologne’ engine was introduced, adding little to the mix, other than conti...
The GTE formula was so right that when Reliant came to replacing it, the job was impossible. So instead, it was made wider, given a longer wheelbase and sported new chassis settings that erred on the side of comfort. It continued to sell handsomely and remained Reliant’s main money earner. In 1979, the 2.8-litre V6 Ford ‘Cologne’ engine was introduced, adding little to the mix, other than continued supply. Of more significance was the galvanised chassis that was phased in during 1981 – rust prevention became a whole lot easier from this point.