

(1957 model)
| Marque (make) | Riley | Issued from | 1957 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 2.6 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 2.6 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Riley | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4712 mm / 185.5 in / 185.5 in | Ground clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in / 6.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1702 mm / 67.0 in / 67.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.63 |
| Height | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1637 kg / 3609 lb / 3609 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2883 mm / 113.5 in / 113.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1381 mm / 54.4 in / 54.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1384 mm / 54.5 in / 54.5 in | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.0 UK gal / 14.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Riley | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 79.4 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.89 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2639 cm3 / 161.0 cu in / 161.0 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 439.83 cm3/cylinder / 26.840 cu in/cylinder / 26.840 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 75.3 kW / 102.4 hp / 102.4 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 193.0 Nm / 142.3 lbft / 142.3 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 74.3 kW / 101.0 bhp / 101.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 38.3 kW/l / 0.853 bhp/cu in / 0.853 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 73.13 Nm/l / 0.640 lbft/cu in / 0.640 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.90 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 11.80 s / 11.80 s / 11.80 s | Top (maximal) speed | 150 km/h / 93 mph / 93 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 61.70 kW/ton / 83.89 bhp/ton / 83.89 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4.10 | Turning circle | 12.30 m / 40.35 ft / 40.35 ft |
| Suspension front | I.TB. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Riley 2.6