1957 Riley 2.6 specifications

1957 Riley 2.6 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2883 mm 113.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1381 mm 54.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Length 4712 mm 185.5 inches
Width 1702 mm 67 inches
Height 1549 mm 61 inches
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Kerb weight 1637 kg 3609 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54.6 litres 12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Riley
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.6 litre
2639 cc
(161.042 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79.38 × 88.9 mm
3.13 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
102 PS (101 bhp) (75 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
193 Nm (142 ft·lb) (19.7 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
28.5 kW/litre
38.8 ps/litre
38.3 bhp/litre
0.63 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
73.13 Nm/litre
0.88 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 2 Su carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 919 kPa (133.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 439.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 20.6 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 150 km/h (93 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
62.56 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
46.01 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
61.7 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.74 kg/kW
36.31 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 4.100
Turning circle 12.30 m
Front suspension I.TB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2219 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID48939
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 23.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1957 Riley 2.6 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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