Riley 2.6. (1957-59)
Riley Two-point-six next to a 1968 Riley Elf.
The Riley Two-Point-Six replaced the Pathfinder, upon which it was based. The Same car was also sold as the Wolsley 6/90 seriesII/III, with a detuned engine.
This car saw the last true Riley Engine killed off, as it now used the BMC C-series engine, in place of Rileys acclaimed Big-Four design. It was withdrawn after only 2 years, due to slow sales (only 2,000), and indirectly replaced by the all new BMC B-series Farina design. This, therefore, was the last big-engined Riley, although there was at least a vague plan to launch a Riley version of the 'Lancrab', possibly with a 6 cylinder engine.
ENGINE2639cc 6-cylinder ohvBore 79.4mm Stroke 88.9mm Firing Order 1, 5, 3, 6, 2, 4 101bhp at 4500rpm Compression Ratio 8.3:1 Carburation 2SU H4 |
TRANSMISSIONTop gear ratio 3.9:1(O/D top g/r 2.87:1) 3rd g/r 5.6:1 (O/D 3rd g/r 4.11:1) 2nd g/r 8.03:1 1st g/r 12.93:1 Reverse 17.52:1 Overdrive or Automatic available |
SUSPENSIONIndependent Torsion beam frontSemi Elliptic Rear |
BRAKESServo-assisted hydraulic brakes with drums. |
PERFROMANCE0-50mph 11.8secStanding ¼mile 20.6secs Max Speed 93mph Fuel Consumption 19mpg |
DIMENSIONSWheelbase 9'5.5" (aprx 2880mm)Track 4'6.5" (aprx 1360mm) Length 15'5.5" (aprx 4700mm) Width 5'7" (aprx 1660mm) Tyres 6.70x16 Weight 32cwt Fuel Tank 13galls |
PRICEManual £940Auto £1055 exc. tax |