1938 Riley Victor specifications

1938 Riley Victor data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2692 mm 106 inches
Track/tread (front) 1219 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1219 mm 48 inches
Length 4229 mm 166.5 inches
Width 1473 mm 58 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.57
Kerb weight
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 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 56 PS (55 bhp) (41 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 27.4 kW/litre
37.3 ps/litre
36.8 bhp/litre
0.6 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 6.3:1
Fuel system 1 Zenith carburettor
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)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 23 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 117 km/h (73 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front Dunlop 5.00-17
Tyres rear Dunlop 5.00-17
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed preselectorS
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 5.22
general
Carfolio.com ID279884
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 11.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1938 Riley Victor added 2012-07-02.
Last modified 2020-02-02.
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