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Riley 2.6

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 79.38 mm × 88.90 mm 3.13 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.6 litre 2639 cc (161.042 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.30:1
Fuel system 2 Su carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 11.80 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 20.60 s
Standing km
Top speed 150 km/h (93 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 61.7 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 919 kPa (133.3 psi)
Specific torque 73.13 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.89
Unitary capacity 439.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2883 mm
wheelbase 113.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4712 mm
Length (inches) 185.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1702 mm
Width (inches) 67 in
Height (milimeters) 1549 mm
Height (inches) 61 in
L:W ratio 1.63
Ground clearance (milimeters) 165 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1637 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3609 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 54.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 4.100
Turning circle 12.30 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.90

General information

RAC rating 23.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Riley 2.6 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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