Reliant Scimitar SE4
The elegant Ogle-styled coupé that launched the Scimitar legend.
- Power
- 120 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 10.1 s
- Top speed
- 117 mph
- Est. value
- $8k–$18k
About the Reliant Scimitar SE4
The Reliant Scimitar GT (SE4) was born from the Ogle SX250, a design originally intended for a Daimler chassis but purchased by Reliant to replace the ageing Sabre. Launched at the 1964 Earls Court Motor Show, it featured a lightweight glass-fibre body over a steel box-section chassis, providing a rust-proof alternative to contemporary sports cars. The early SE4 models are distinguished by their Ford-sourced 2.6-litre straight-six engine equipped with triple SU carburettors, offering smooth power and a respectable 117 mph top speed. While the later GTE shooting brake became more famous, the original GT is a rare and sophisticated 2+2 that established Reliant's reputation for high-performance grand tourers.
Reliant Scimitar SE4 specs
The Reliant Scimitar SE4 produces 120 bhp (89 kW) and 190 Nm (140 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 10.1 seconds and has a top speed of 117 mph (188 km/h).
| Make | Reliant |
|---|---|
| Model | Scimitar |
| Generation | SE4 |
| Trim | GT |
| Years | 1964–1970 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | About 296 built |
| Engine | 2.6-litre Ford straight-six |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,553 cc (2.6 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 120 bhp (89 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 190 Nm (140 lb-ft) |
| 0–60 mph | 10.1 s |
| Top speed | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,080 kg (2,381 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 111 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Reliant Scimitar SE4 worth?
A typical Reliant Scimitar SE4 is estimated to be worth $8,400 – $18,000 (about £6,300 – £14,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Reliant Scimitar SE4 rarity in CarSpot
The Reliant Scimitar SE4 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Reliant Scimitar SE4 fun facts
- The Scimitar GT's design was so tight that unfolding the sun visor would often knock the rear-view mirror out of adjustment.
- Only 296 examples of the straight-six SE4 were produced before Reliant switched to the Ford Essex V6 engine in 1966.
- The car's styling was originally a one-off commission for Boris Forter, the managing director of Helena Rubinstein cosmetics.