1959 - Riley - 4/68

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 4/68 1959
General Information
Make Riley
Model 4/68
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2527 mm     (99,5 in)
Front Track 1241 mm     (48,9 in)
Rear Track 1267 mm     (49,9 in)
Length 4534 mm     (178,5 in)
Width 1613 mm     (63,5 in)
Height 1518 mm     (59,8 in)
Ground Clearance 170 mm     (6,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,79
Weight 1092 kg     (2405,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 45,5 litre   (10 Imp gal ,  12 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMC
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 1489 cc     (90,86 cu in)
Bore 73,03 mm     (2,88 in)
Stroke 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,82
Unitary Capacity 372,25 cc/cylinder    (22,72 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,3 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 66,5 HP     (49,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 115 N.m     (84,9 lb.ft ,  11,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3300 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 91,1 N.m    (5200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 60,9 HP/ton    (45,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 44,7 HP/litre    (33,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 12,9 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 21,2 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 142 km/h   (88,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,3 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type cam & lever
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,4 m    (37,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)