1936 Riley Sprite specifications

1936 Riley Sprite data
 
bodywork
Body type
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2477 mm 97.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3760 mm 148 inches
Width 1460 mm 57.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.52
Kerb weight 990 kg 2183 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 1.5 litre
1496 cc
(91.292 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 69 × 100 mm
2.72 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 62 PS (61 bhp) (45 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 30.4 kW/litre
41.3 ps/litre
40.8 bhp/litre
0.67 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 374 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 13 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 142 km/h (88 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
62.47 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
45.95 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
61.62 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.76 kg/kW
36.35 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 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 5.22
general
Carfolio.com ID49082
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 11.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1936 Riley Sprite added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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