1953 - Riley - 1.5-Litre RM

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 1.5-Litre RM 1953
General Information
Make Riley
Model 1.5-Litre RM
Production Year 1953
Country
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Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2858 mm     (112,5 in)
Front Track 1327 mm     (52,2 in)
Rear Track 1327 mm     (52,2 in)
Length 4547 mm     (179 in)
Width 1613 mm     (63,5 in)
Height 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Ground Clearance 191 mm     (7,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,59
Weight 1320 kg     (2907,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50,5 / %49,5
Fuel Capacity 56,8 litre   (12,5 Imp gal ,  15 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area 1,94
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1496 cc     (91,29 cu in)
Bore 69 mm     (2,72 in)
Stroke 100 mm     (3,94 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,69
Unitary Capacity 374 cc/cylinder    (22,82 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 6,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 SU carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 55 HP     (41 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 106 N.m     (78,2 lb.ft ,  10,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 87 N.m    (4500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 41,7 HP/ton    (31,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 36,8 HP/litre    (27,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 15,9 s
0 - 60 mph 25,1 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 22,8 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 120 km/h   (74,6 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 5,13 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 9,1 m    (29,9 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.TB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
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