1963 Riley Elf

The Riley Elf is a saloon (sedan) with a front mounted engine which delivers the power through the front wheels. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 1 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 38 bhp (38.5 PS/28.3 kW) of power at 5250 rpm, and maximum torque of 70 N·m (52 lb·ft/7.1 kgm) at 2700 rpm. A 4 speed manual 'box transmits the power to the driven wheels. It weighs a quoted 660 kg at the kerb. Its maximum speed claimed is 122 km/h, which is 76 mph.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3308 mm
Weight
660 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
38.5 PS / 38 bhp / 28.3 kW @ 5250 rpm
Torque
70 Nm / 52 ft.lb / 7.1 kgm @ 2700 rpm
Top speed
122 km/h / 76 mph

1963 Riley Elf specifications

1963 Riley Elf data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2038 mm	80.2 inches
Track/tread (front)	1207 mm	47.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1168 mm	46 inches
Length	3308 mm	130.2 inches
Width	1410 mm	55.5 inches
Height	1346 mm	53 inches
Ground clearance	159 mm	6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.62
Kerb weight	660 kg	1455 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	25 litres	5.5 [6.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMC
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1 litre 998 cc (60.902 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	64.6 × 76.2 mm 2.54 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.85
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (Net)	38.5 PS (38 bhp) (28.3 kW) at 5250 rpm
maximum torque (Net)	70 Nm (52 ft·lb) (7.1 kgm) at 2700 rpm
Specific output (Net)	28.4 kW/litre 38.6 ps/litre 38.1 bhp/litre 0.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Net)	70.14 Nm/litre 0.85 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.3:1
Fuel system	1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	881.4 kPa (127.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	249.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	15.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	22.9 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	122 km/h (76 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 58.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 42.93 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 57.58 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 23.29 kg/kW 38.91 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	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.RS.CS.
Rear suspension	I.RS.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.76
general
Carfolio.com ID	48884
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	10.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1963 Riley Elf added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.