1972 Reliant Supervan III

Supervan III1972

Reliant

Supervan III 1972
Supervan III 1972 drivetrain
D 100
COMMON

Statstics

SPEED

2.6

HANDLING

2.9

ACCELERATION

2.2

LAUNCH

4.5

BRAKING

2.0

OFFROAD

6.1

Engine

0.7L Naturally-Aspirated I4 32 bhp (24 kW), 38 lb⋅ft (52 N·m)

Layout

Front-Engined, Rear-Wheel Drive 4-speed Transmission

Weight

1004 lbs (455 kg), 44%/56%

Description

There is not a much better example of British vehicular eccentricity and thrift than the Reliant Supervan III. Nor, frankly, is there a better example of a vehicle more likely to find itself on its side after some aggressive driving. Reliant vehicles, like the Robin, Regal, and utilitarian Supervan, are three-wheeled and built around a motorcycle engine. Drivers only need have a motorcycle license to pilot a Reliant on public roads and even though 29 hp is not much power, it is enough to propel the diminutive ride to highway speeds. With even a spare wheel, seat belts, and a passenger seat as optional, you won’t find much in the way of luxury in the Supervan III. What you will find is a drive like none other.