Riley RMA 1945-52 specifications

Engine
4 Cylinder in line
Bore: 69mm
Stroke: 100 mm
Displacement: 1,496 cc
Twin camshaft, high pushrod
Compression ratio: 6.7 to1
Carburettors: single SU Hz 90º
Max power: 55bhp at 4,500rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 81mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 31.2secs
Overall fuel consumption: 25mpg

Transmission
Rear wheel drive
Gears: 4-speed manual

Chassis
Ash framed body with steel body and fabric roof, bolted on to steel chassis

Brakes
Girling hydraulic drums front and rear

Suspension
Front: Independent torsion bar
Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf
Shock absorbers front: Newton telescopic Rear: Girling PV7

Wheels
16in bolt-on pressed steel
with 5.76 x 16in crossply tyres

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 112.5in
Track F&R: 52.2in
Overall length: 179in
Overall width: 63.5in
Overall height: 59in
Ground clearance: 7.5in
Kerb weight: 2,716 lb

Capacities
Tank capacity:12.5gals
Sump capacity: 10pints
Radiator: 13pints
Rear axle: 2.5 pints S.A.E 90
Gearbox: 2.5 pints S.A.E 30

Production
10,502 1945-52