Riley 11.9 Foleshill Tourer (1926-27)

The Foleshill Tourer was perhaps the first ever Riley to be given a name rather than just a description. Oddly, though, it was named after the area of Coventry where the factory was sited!

ENGINE

4cyl Sidevalve
RAC Rating 11.9hp
Bore 69 Stroke 110
Capacity 1645 cc
42 bhp at 3600rpm
Carburation Zenith

TRANSMISSION

Dry Plate Clutch
3-speed gearbox.
Top gear ratio 4.7:1
3rd G/r 7.4:1
2nd G/r 11.6:1
1st G/r 18.2:1
Reverse 18.2:1

SUSPENSION

Semi Elliptic

BRAKES

4-wheel self-compensating

PERFORMANCE

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 9'6" (aprx 2880mm)
Track 4'4" (aprx 1310mm)
Length 13'6" (aprx 4090mm)
Width 5'6" (aprx 1620mm)
Wheels Artillery or Wire 6-stud 19x3.0
Tyres 29x4.95
Weight 12.75cwt (chassis only)
Fuel Tank 7galls

PRICE

1926 £350
1927 £330