1937 Riley 2½

The 2.4 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4 cylinder that has an output of 80.2 bhp (81 PS/60 kW) of power at 4300 rpm. A 4 speed manual gearbox delivers the power to the driven wheels. Its quoted weight at the kerb is 1473 kg. Top stated speed is 130 km/h, which equates to 81 mph.
Full specs

Length
4550 mm
Weight
1473 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.4 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
81 PS / 80.2 bhp / 60 kW @ 4300 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
130 km/h / 81 mph

1937 Riley 2½ specifications

1937 Riley 2½ data
bodywork
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Body type
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2950 mm	116.1 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4550 mm	179.1 inches
Width	1626 mm	64 inches
Height
Ground clearance	178 mm	7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.54
Kerb weight	1473 kg	3247 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	45.5 litres	10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Riley
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2.4 litre 2443 cc (149.081 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	80.5 × 120 mm 3.17 × 4.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.67
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	81 PS (80.2 bhp) (60 kW) at 4300 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	24.5 kW/litre 33.3 ps/litre 32.8 bhp/litre 0.54 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system	1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	610.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	14.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	130 km/h (81 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 55.2 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 40.6 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 54.45 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 24.63 kg/kW 41.14 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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
Turning circle	10.70 m
Front suspension	LA.SE.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.25
general
Carfolio.com ID	48994
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1937 Riley 2½ added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.

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﻿1937 Riley 2½

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1937 Riley 2½ specifications

1937 Riley 2½