Performance and Drivetrains

Drivetrains

• 2.2 liter: originally 84 hp, 111 lb-ft. Moved up to 94/117 in 1983, then to 93/122 with the advent of fuel injection in 1986.
• 2.2 liter compression ratio: 8.5:1 (1981-82), 9:1 (1983-85), 9.5:1 (EFI) 1986+
• Standard axle ratio: 2.78 (station wagon/optional ratio: 3.02)
• 2.6 liter Mitsubishi engine: 92 hp and 132 lb-ft(?) and 101 hp and 140 lb-ft
• 2.5 liter: 100 hp and 135 lb-ft.

Performance: 0-60 times

• 1986 Aries LE 2.5 auto: 11.4 sec Home Mechanix
• 1982 Aries SE 2.2 auto: 16.0 sec Consumer Reports
• 1982 Aries SE 2.2 4-Speed: 12.2 sec Car and Driver
• 1988 Reliant SW 2.2 FI auto: 12.9 sec Home Mechanix
• 1981 Reliant 2.2 4 Speed: 12.52 sec Motor Trend
• 1981 Reliant 2.2 auto: 14.04 sec Motor Trend
• 1981 Reliant 2.6 auto: 12.38 sec Motor Trend
• 1988 Reliant 2.2 FI auto: 10.6 sec Car and Driver
• 1985 Aries 2.6 auto: 13.8 sec Consumer Reports
• 1985 Reliant LE 2.2 auto: 13.4 sec Popular Science
• 1981 Aries 2.2 auto: 18.1 sec Popular Science