1946 Riley 2½-Litre specifications

1946 Riley 2½-Litre data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3023 mm 119 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4724 mm 186 inches
Width 1613 mm 63.5 inches
Height 1511 mm 59.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.56
Kerb weight 1473 kg 3247 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
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 101 PS (100 bhp) (75 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque 182 Nm (134 ft·lb) (18.6 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output 30.5 kW/litre
41.5 ps/litre
40.9 bhp/litre
0.67 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 74.5 Nm/litre
0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.8:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 936.2 kPa (135.8 psi)
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) 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 15 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 21.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 146 km/h (91 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
68.83 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
50.62 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
67.89 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.75 kg/kW
33 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
Turning circle
Front suspension I.TB.
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 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID49071
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1946 Riley 2½-Litre added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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