Reliant Robin | |
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![]() 1977 Reliant Robin (Mk 1) | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Reliant |
Production | 1973–1981 (UK) 1989–2001 (UK revamped) 2001–2002 (B&N Plastics) |
Assembly | Tamworth, England Athens, Greece (1974–1978, under licence) Burntwood, England |
Designer | Ogle Design |
Body and chassis | |
Class | City car |
Body style | 2-door saloon[1] 3-door estate 3-door hatchback 3-door panel van |
Layout | FMR Front-mid engine with rear-wheel drive |
Related | Reliant Regal Van Reliant Kitten[1] Reliant Rialto |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 4-speed manual all-synchromesh[1] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 85 in (2,159 mm)[1] |
Length | 131 in (3,327 mm) (saloon)[1] |
Width | 56 in (1,422 mm)[1] |
Height | 54 in (1,372 mm)[1] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Reliant Regal |
Successor | Reliant Rialto (MK.1) |
The Reliant Robin is a small three-wheeled car produced by the Reliant Motor Company in Tamworth, England. It was offered in several versions (Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3) over a period of 30 years. It is the second-most popular fibreglass car in history after the Chevrolet Corvette, with Reliant being the second-biggest British car manufacturer for a time.[2]