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Riley Elf

General information

ModelRiley Elf
Year1963
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating52 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size847 ccm (51.68 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement847 ccm (51.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power34.00 PS (25 kW or 34 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque60.00 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) at 2900 Rev. per min.
Compression8.3:1
Bore x stroke646.0 x 76.2 mm (25.4 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed122.0 km/h (75.8 mph)
0-50 miles15.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0523 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Passenger space2730 litres (721 gallons)

Dimensions and weight

Weight650 kg (1,433.0 pounds)
Overall length3280 mm (129.1 inches)
Overall width1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Overall height1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2040 mm (80.3 inches)
Fuel capacity25.0 litres (6.61 gallons)
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