Riley 9 Monaco. (1930-31)

1929 Riley 9 Monaco Fabric Body (LG2825)

Riley 9 Monaco Fabric Body (GK6312)




After three years of sales success, the Monaco was improved for 1930, with a new full-width rear boot, new roofline, bigger doors to help entry, and new rotax headlamps. The result was a more pleasing design, especially with the introduction of a metal panelled version a year or so later.
The updated Monaco continued to be a strong seller, with perhaps 1500 built in a single year of production.

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

9hp 4 cyl ohv
Bore 60.3 stroke 95.2
compression 5.2:1
Capacity 1087 cc
42bhp at 3600rpm
Carburation Zenith

From 1932:
compression 5.5:1
Capacity 1089 cc
29bhp at 4500rpm
Carburration: SU / Zenith

4-speed gearbox.
Top gear ratio 5.25:1

SUSPENSION

Semi-elliptic

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 8'10.5" (aprx 2690mm)
Track 4' (aprx 1200mm)
Length 12'9" (aprx 3830mm)
Width 4'9" (aprx 1440mm)
Tyres 4.5x19
Weight 18cwt

PERFORMANCE

Max speed 65mph
0-50 20secs
Fuel Consumption 30mpg