Riley Kestrel Mark III

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

Riley Kestrel Mark III - key facts

Riley Kestrel Mark III Specifications
Production	21,529 (All Marks)
From	1968
Until	1969
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	1275cc	78cu in
Bore	2.78in	70.6mm
Stroke	3in	81.3mm
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Compression ratio	9.7:1
Power Output	70bhp @ 6000rpm	69PS @ 6000rpm
Specific Output	55bhp/litre	0.9bhp/cu in
Torque Output	77lbft @ 3600rpm	104Nm @ 3600rpm
Specific Torque	82Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Twin Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	86bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-60mph	9.8 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	19.6 seconds
Top speed	97mph	156km/h
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 or Automatic
Number of gears	4