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Riley RM - A Brief History |
From 1948 two new body styles were available on the 2½ litre models. These were the Roadster (RMC) and the Drophead Coupe (RMD) and these remained in production until 1950. Styling changes were made in 1952 which included the fitting of full width bumpers and a larger rear windscreen, as well as some imporvements to the cars mechanical side such as fully hydraulic brakes. From this point the 1½ litre car was dubbed RME and the 2½ litre car RMF. In 1953 the 2½ litre ended production when it was replaced by the Pathfinder, but the 1½ litre continued to be made until March 1955. |
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The newly
designed Riley
1½ litre RMA saloon was
introdued in August 1945 with the 2½ RMB saloon following
in November 1946. These saloons were at once liked for
their graceful and flowing lines, well appointed &
comfortable intereiors, brisk performance and good road
manners - all of which impressed the motoring
journalists & road testers of the time. The elegant
bodywork was mounted on and ash frame and sat on a sturdy
steel chassis. Steering was by precise rack and pinion
and the front suspension was by torsion bar and wishbone.
Engines used a twin camshaft arrangement that operated
the inclined overhead valves by short pushrods.
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Specifications |
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1½ Litre Saloon |
2½ Litre Saloon |
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1945 - 1955 |
1946 - 1953 |
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4 door saloon |
4 door saloon, 2 door roadster & Drophead |
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14ft 11 in |
15ft 5½ in |
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5ft 3½ in |
5ft 3½ in |
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26.5cwt |
30cwt |
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1496cc 4 cylinder inline |
2443cc 4 cylinder inline |
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54 bhp @ 4550 rpm |
100 bhp @ 4400 rpm |
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76lb ft @ 2500 rpm |
134lb ft @ 3000 rpm |
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4 speed manual |
4 speed manual |
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Rear |
Rear |
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Hydro-mechanically operated drum, all hydraulic from 1952 |
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Torsion bar & wishbone |
Torsion bar & wishbone |
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Leaf spring, live axle |
Leaf spring, live axle |
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Performance |
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1½ Litre Saloon |
2½ Litre Saloon |
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76 mph |
95 mph |
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25 seconds |
16.5 seconds |
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25 mpg |
22 mpg |
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