Riley 12/6 Kestrel. (1933-35)
The Kestrel body was launched on the 14/6 chassis in 1932, and soon became available with the 12/6 engine as well. It was officially available until 1935, when the 12/4 engine took over. However, it is suspected that at least one 12/6 Kestrel was produced later, as the engine was still available to special request. All of the original run would have borne 4-light bodies, however, I have found one reference to a 12/6 Kestrel with the 6-light body, hence my suspicion that one may have been produced later.
ENGINE6cyl Overhead ValvesRAC Rating 12.01hp Bore 57 Stroke 95.2 Capacity 1458 cc Compression Ratio 5.8:1 |
TRANSMISSION4-speed gearbox.Top G/r 5.5:1 3rd G/r 7.84:1 2nd G/r 11.64:1 1st G/r 20.09:1 Reverse 18.48:1 |
SUSPENSIONSemi-elliptic |
BRAKESRiley Continuous Cable with Cam-Operated Shoes13" Drums |
PERFORMANCEStanding Quarter Mile 23secsMax speed 70mph |
DIMENSIONSWheelbase 9'6" (aprx 2880mm)Track 4' (aprx 1200mm) Wheels Six-Stud Wire Centre Lock 3.0x19 (1934: 3.0x19) Tyres 4.75x19 (1934: 4.75x18) Fuel Tank 10 Gallons |
PRICE1933: £348; 1934: £358 |