Riley Elf Mark III
Riley Elf Mark III - key facts
- First introduced in 1966, the Riley Elf Mark III ended production in 1969.
- The Riley Elf Mark III accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 8.3 seconds.
- The maximum speed of the Riley Elf Mark III was 77 mph.
- A total of 30,912 units were manufactured ((All Marks)).
| Riley Elf Mark III Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Production | 30,912 (All Marks) | |
| From | 1966 | |
| Until | 1969 | |
| Bodywork | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 10ft 8in | 3m |
| Width | 4ft 7in | 1.4m |
| Wheelbase | 6ft 82/4in | 2m |
| Front Track | 3ft 113/4in | 1.21m |
| Rear Track | 3ft 113/4in | 1.21m |
| Kerb Weight | 1435lb/0.641ton | 651kg |
| Engine | ||
| Engine type | A-Series | |
| Engine displacement | 998cc | 61cu in |
| Bore | 2.54in | 64.6mm |
| Stroke | 3in | 76.2mm |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | |
| Valve operation | Overhead valve | |
| Compression ratio | 8.3:1 | |
| Power Output | 38bhp @ 5250rpm | 37PS @ 5250rpm |
| Specific Output | 38bhp/litre | 0.62bhp/cu in |
| Torque Output | 52lbft @ 2700rpm | 71Nm @ 2700rpm |
| Specific Torque | 71Nm/litre | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | |
| Fuel system | Single Carburettor | |
| Carburettor make | SU | |
| Performance | ||
| Power to weight | 59bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-60mph | 8.3 seconds | |
| Standing Qtr mile | 22.4 seconds | |
| Top speed | 77mph | 124km/h |
| Chassis | ||
| Engine location | Front | |
| Engine alignment | Transverse | |
| Driven wheels | Front | |
| Front Suspension | Independent Hydrolastic | |
| Rear Suspension | Independent Hydrolastic | |
| Brakes | Drums front and rear | |
| Gearbox type | 4 speed Manual or Automatic | |
| Number of gears | 4 | |
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