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Riley Sprite

Bodywork

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Engine information

Bore × stroke 69.00 mm × 100.00 mm 2.72 in × 3.94 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1496 cc (91.292 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 61.8 PS (61.0 bhp) (45.5 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph 13.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 142 km/h (88 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 61.62 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.69
Unitary capacity 374 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2477 mm
wheelbase 97.5 in
Length (milimeters) 3760 mm
Length (inches) 148 in
Width (milimeters) 1460 mm
Width (inches) 57.5 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.52
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 990 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2183 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 5.22

General information

RAC rating 11.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1936 Riley Sprite PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1936

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