Reliant Kitten
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| Reliant Kitten | |
| Manufacturer: | Reliant |
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| Production: | 1975-1982 4074 made |
| Predecessor: | Reliant Rebel |
| Successor: | Reliant Fox |
| Body style: | 2-door saloon 2-door estate car |
| Engine: | 848 cc Straight-4 |
| Designer: | Ogle |
The Reliant Kitten is a small car which was manufactured from 1975 to 1982 by the Reliant Motor Company in Tamworth, England. It has a glass fiber body and an 850cc aluminum engine, providing economical performance. Chassis, engine, and running gear are shared (with minor modifications), with the Reliant Fox Utility / Pick-Up.
The rear section of the chassis is essentially the same as the Reliant Robin or Rialto, however from the middle onwards it is all change, with the engine moving forwards to where the Robin's front wheel is, and then Reliant's own designed and manufactured suspension either side. moving the engine forward made a lot more room inside.
Unfortunately in 1982 the Kitten was axed due to not being able to compete with the prices of minis and the like due to its hand made fiber glass shell.
A 'Preservation Society' exists called the Reliant Kitten Register.
