Riley Kestrel Mark I

Riley 1100 at the 15th BMC/BL Rally 2008, Nene Park, Peterborough.

Riley Kestrel Mark I - key facts

Following it’s introduction in 1965, the Riley Kestrel Mark I continued in production until 1967.
The 4 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 55 bhp.
The Riley Kestrel Mark I accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 18.4 seconds.
The maximum speed of the Riley Kestrel Mark I was 85 mph.
A total of 21,529 units were manufactured ((All Marks)).

Riley Kestrel Mark I Specifications
Production	21,529 (All Marks)
From	1965
Until	1967
Bodywork
Body Style	Saloon
Dimensions
Length	12ft 2in	3.73m
Width	5ft 02/4in	1.53m
Wheelbase	7ft 91/2in	2.37m
Front Track	4ft 31/2in	1.31m
Rear Track	4ft 31/2in	1.31m
Kerb Weight	1820lb/0.812ton	826kg
Engine
Engine type	A-Series
Engine displacement	1098cc	67cu in
Bore	2.54in	64.6mm
Stroke	3in	83.7mm
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Compression ratio	8.9:1
Power Output	55bhp @ 5500rpm	54PS @ 5500rpm
Specific Output	50bhp/litre	0.82bhp/cu in
Torque Output	61lbft @ 2500rpm	83Nm @ 2500rpm
Specific Torque	75Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	68bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	13.1 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	18.4 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	21.3 seconds
Top speed	85mph	137km/h
Fuel consumption	29mpg	12km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Transverse
Driven wheels	Front
Front Suspension	Independent Hydrolastic
Rear Suspension	Independent Hydrolastic
Brakes	Disc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual
Number of gears	4