Riley 1.5 1961 specs
General information
| Model: | Riley 1.5 |
| Year: | 1961 |
| Category: | Small city/economy cars |
| Manufacturer: | Riley |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front |
| Displacement: | 1489 ccm |
| Max power: | 63 PS (47 kW) at 4500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 112 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Max rev. per min.: | 5500 |
| Compression: | 8.3:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 73 x 89 mm (2.9 x 3.5 inches) |
| Fuel control: | Pushrod/overhead valve (OHV) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Clutch: | Dry plate |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
| Ignition: | Mechanical |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline, leaded 98 |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 8.3 litres/100 km (28.34 miles per gallon) |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 133.6 km/h (83 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 17 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0673 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Steering: | Rack & Pinion |
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Brake details: | Non Power Assist |
| Front tire dimensions: | 5.6X14 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 5.6X14 |
| Front wheels: | 3.00X14 |
| Rear wheels: | 3.00X14 |
| Turn circle: | 10 m (393.7 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 936 kg (2063.5 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3900 mm (153.5 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1560 mm (61.4 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1560 mm (61.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2190 mm (86.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 32 litres (8.45 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
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