Riley 4/72. (1961-69)
B-Series Farina 4-Door Saloon
The 4/72 replaced the 4/68 in October 1961, and was essentially the same car. The 2 big differences were the enlarged 1622cc B-Series Engine, and the redesigned tail-fins. The car also featured front and rear anti-roll bars, wider track and an automatic option.
The car was also marketed as every other BMC Marque, like the 4/68 before it, but got killed off early, in 1969, when BLMC decided that the Riley Marque was no longer viable.
Following on from the success of the Riley Riviera, Wessex Motors of Salisbury also offered a 4/72 upgrade, the Riley Silhouette. Only 3 are believed to have been produced, with no survivors.
ENGINE1622 cc 4 cylinderBore 76.2mm Stroke 88.9mm 66.5bhp at 5150rpm Compression ratio 8.3:1 Carburation 2SU |
TRANSMISSIONOverall gear ratios.1st 15.64 2nd 9.52 3rd 5.91 4th 4.33 Reverse 20.45 |
SUSPENSIONIndependent Coils at FrontSemi Elliptic at rear |
BRAKESGirling hydraulic drum brakes with wedge operated shoes9in drums. |
PERFORMANCE0-50mph 12.9secsStanding ¼mile 21.2secs Top Speed 88mph Fuel Consumption 27.3mpg |
DIMENSIONSWheelbase 8'4" (aprx 2550mm)Track 4'3.5" (aprx 1300mm) Length 14'11.5" (aprx 4560mm) Width 5'3.5" (aprx 1610mm) Tyres 5.90x14 Weight 21.75cwt Fuel Tank 10galls |
PRICE1961-3 £745 1963-5 £7581965-8 £761 1968-9 £791 1969 £803 Automatic extra £68 |