1953 Riley Pathfinder specifications

1953 Riley Pathfinder data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2883 mm 113.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1219 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1232 mm 48.5 inches
Length 4648 mm 183 inches
Width 1702 mm 67 inches
Height 1524 mm 60 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Kerb weight 1500 kg 3307 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 59.1 litres 13 [15.6] UK [US] gal.
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
(Gross)
112 PS (110 bhp) (82 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
183 Nm (135 ft·lb) (18.7 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
33.6 kW/litre
45.7 ps/litre
45 bhp/litre
0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
74.91 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.25:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 941.3 kPa (136.5 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) 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 20.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
74.35 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
54.68 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
73.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.29 kg/kW
30.55 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 2LS/LT-GHVS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID48917
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Riley Pathfinder added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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