Riley 12/6 Racing MPH. (1934)

The Racing MPH was effectively a stripped out, more powerful version of the standard road going MPH. As Racing cars, they were rebuilt at regular intervals with different, or improved components, and sometimes different bodywork to improved the streamlining.

ENGINE

6cyl Overhead Valves
RAC Rating 12.01hp
Bore 57 Stroke 95.2
Capacity 1458 cc
Compression Ratio 5.8:1

TRANSMISSION

4-speed gearbox.
Top G/r 4.77:1
3rd G/r 5.96:1
2nd G/r 7.15:1
1st G/r 11.78:1
Reverse 18.51:1

SUSPENSION

Semi-elliptic

BRAKES

Riley Continuous Cable with Cam-Operated Shoes
15" Drums

PERFORMANCE

Standing Quarter Mile 23secs
Max speed 70mph

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 8'1½" (aprx 2460mm)
Track 4' (aprx 1200mm)
Wheels Six-Stud Wire Centre Lock 3.0x19
(1934: 3.0x19)
Tyres 5.00x19 (1934: 4.75x18)
Fuel Tank 15 Gallons

PRICE

£550