Riley Kestrel 1275 & 1300. (1967-69)

In July 1967, BMC put the Mini's 1275cc engine into the 1100's bodyshell, with the result being the 1300 range. The Riley version wasn't officially called the Kestrel, just the Riley 1300. The engine was steadily improved, in line with the MG version, and incresed in power from 58 to 70bhp over it's 2 year life.
Along with all other Riley Models, it was killed off in July 1969 as part of BLMCs Rationalisation.

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  • ADO16.info Featuring Riley Kestrel 1100/1275 & 1300s

    ENGINE

    1275cc 4 cyl ohv
    Bore 70.6mm Stroke 81.3mm
    58bhp at 5250rpm (1275)
    65bhp at 5750rpm (Twin Carbs from 4/68)
    70bhp at 6000rpm (MkII from 10/68)
    Compression Ratio 8.8:1 / 9.75:1
    Carburation SU / 2SU

    TRANSMISSION

    Overall gear ratios.
    1st     14.99:1
    2nd 8.98:1
    3rd 5.83:1
    4th 3.65 :1
    Reverse 14.99:1

    SUSPENSION

    Independent Hydrolastic all round

    BRAKES

    Lockheed hydraulic brakes with wedge operated shoes
    8.93in front and 8in rear.

    PERFORMANCE

    0-50mph 13.1secs
    Standing ¼mile 21.5secs
    Top Speed 83.7mph
    Fuel Consumption 29.1mpg

    DIMENSIONS

    Wheelbase 7'9.5" (aprx 2380mm)
    Track 4'3.5" (aprx 1300mm)
    Length 12'3" (aprx 3720mm)
    Width 5' (aprx 1500mm)
    Tyres 5.50x12
    Weight 16.5cwt
    Fuel Tank 8galls

    PRICE

    1275 £692 plus £160 6s 1d tax equals £852 6s 1d
    1300: 1968 £712 1969 730
    Auto +£75 (exc.tax)