Riley Two-Point-Six

Riley Two-Point-Six - key facts

Riley Two-Point-Six Specifications
Production	2,000
From	1957
Until	1959
Bodywork
Body Style	Saloon
Dimensions
Length	15ft 5in	4.72m
Width	5ft 6in	1.7m
Wheelbase	9ft 51/2in	2.88m
Front Track	4ft 61/2in	1.38m
Rear Track	4ft 61/2in	1.38m
Kerb Weight	3610lb/1.612ton	1637kg
Engine
Engine type	C-Series
Engine displacement	2639cc	161cu in
Bore	3in	79.4mm
Stroke	3.5in	88.9mm
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Compression ratio	8.3:1
Power Output	97bhp @ 4750rpm	96PS @ 4750rpm
Specific Output	37bhp/litre	0.6bhp/cu in
Torque Output	135lbft @ 2000rpm	183Nm @ 2000rpm
Specific Torque	69Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Twin Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	60bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	11.8 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	17.4 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	20.6 seconds
Top speed	93mph	150km/h
Fuel consumption	19mpg	8km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Torsion bar
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Drums front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual with Overdrive option or Automatic
Number of gears	4