Reliant Kitten
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| Reliant Kitten | |
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 Reliant Kitten Estate |
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| Manufacturer | Reliant |
| Production | 1975-1982 4074 made |
| Predecessor | Reliant Rebel |
| Successor | Reliant Fox |
| Body style(s) | 2-door saloon 2-door estate car |
| Engine(s) | 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 fibre body and an 848 cc 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, (but Triumph inspired) designed and manufactured double wishbone 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 fibre glass shell. Because it had four wheels it did not have the lower UK road tax rating of the three wheel Robin.
A 'Preservation Society' exists called the Reliant Kitten Register.
