| Reliant commissioned Tom Karen of Ogle Design to design a fun car. |
| Total Made: |
2268 |
| Preston: |
1970-1971 |
| Tamworth: |
1971-1974 |
| Models Made |
| Model 700: |
The basic ‘Bare Bug’ for fresh air fiends
Fixed canopy with no side screens or lower side panels, crossply tyres. |
| Model 700e: |
Same as the ‘Bare Bug’
but it had an opening canopy, side screens with lower side panels, sun visor, interior light,
heater/demister and a number of styling refinements. |
| Model 700es: |
Same as the 700e
but it had a high-compression engine, decathlon tyres (D1 alloys), wing mirrors, mud flaps and special extra interior
like headrests, roof lining, extra side/center supports and a F1 type steering wheel. |
Model 750es:
Introduced 1973 |
Same as the 700es
but it had a higher capacity engine. |
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All Bugs sold to the public were coloured Tangerine.
A few White (4) and Lime Green (6) Bugs were sold to companies.
Spare wheel and seat belts were optional extras on all models. |
| Dimensions and weight |
| Wheelbase: |
6′ 5″ (1956 mm) |
| Length: |
9′ 2″ (2794 mm) |
| Width: |
4′ 7″ (1397 mm) |
| Height Canopy Closed: |
4′ 2″ (1270 mm) |
| Height Canopy Open: |
6′ 11″ (2108 mm) |
| Kerb Weight: |
864 lb (392 kg) |
| Tyres: |
(Front) 145 80 R10 (Rear D1 style) 165 70 R10 (Rear Crossply style) 520-10 |
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