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Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.50 mm × 120.00 mm 3.17 in × 4.72 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2.4 litre 2443 cc (149.081 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system 1 SU carb
Maximum power 81.3 PS (80.2 bhp) (59.8 kW) @ 4300 rpm
0-50 mph 14.90 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 130 km/h (81 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 54.45 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.67
Unitary capacity 610.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2950 mm
wheelbase 116.1 in
Length (milimeters) 4550 mm
Length (inches) 179.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1626 mm
Width (inches) 64 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.54
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1473 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3247 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 45.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 10 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 12 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.70 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.25

General information

RAC rating 16.1
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1937 Riley 2½ PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1937

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