Riley RM
Riley RM series | |
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Production period: | 1946-1953 |
Class : | Sports car |
Body versions : | Roadster , sedan , convertible |
Previous model: |
Riley 1 1/2 Riley 2 1/2 |
Successor: |
Riley 1.5 Riley Pathfinder |
The Riley RM series was the last car model that Riley developed himself. The RM models were used from 1946 until the merger of Nuffield Cie. (Riley) manufactured with Austin in 1952/1953 for BMC . The RM family became known as Riley's top product.
Three types of RM vehicles were made: The RMA was a large sedan and was later replaced by the RME. The RMB was an even bigger car and was later replaced by the RMF. RMC and RMD were roadsters that were manufactured in limited numbers.
The RM vehicles were equipped with either the 1,496 cm³ engine of the Riley 1 1/2 or the 2,443 cm³ engine of the Riley 2 1/2 - both four-cylinder with two half-height camshafts and hemispherical combustion chambers.
Riley RMA
RMA | |
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Riley RMA (1951) |
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Production period: | 1946-1953 |
Body versions : | limousine |
Engines: |
Otto engine : 1.5 liters (39.7 kW) |
Length: | 4547 mm |
Width: | 1613 mm |
Height: | |
Wheelbase : | 2858 mm |
Empty weight : | 1245 kg |
The RMA was the first post-war Riley. It had a 1.5-liter engine and was equipped with partially hydraulic brakes and front wheels that were individually suspended from double wishbones with torsion bar springs. The body had a traditional wooden frame and was kept in the classic style. The car reached a top speed of 120 km / h, was manufactured from 1946 to 1953 and then replaced by the RME.
Riley RMB
RMB | |
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Riley RMB (1950) |
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Production period: | 1947-1952 |
Body versions : | limousine |
Engines: |
Petrol engines : 2.45 liters (66–74 kW) |
Length: | 4724 mm |
Width: | 1613 mm |
Height: | |
Wheelbase : | 3023 mm |
Empty weight : | 1422 kg |
The RMB was an enlarged RMA and was released a year later. It had the 2.5 liter engine ("Big Four") with two SU carburettors, initially with 90 bhp (66 kW), from 1948 with 100 bhp (74 kW), and reached a top speed of 152 km / h . In 1952 it was replaced by the RMF.
Riley RMC
RMC | |
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Riley RMC (1949) |
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Production period: | 1948-1950 |
Body versions : | Roadster |
Engines: |
Otto engine : 2.45 liters (74 kW) |
Length: | 4712 mm |
Width: | 1676 mm |
Height: | |
Wheelbase : | 3023 mm |
Empty weight : | 1346 kg |
The RMC was the 2-door, 3-seat roadster version of the RMB. It had the same 2.5 liter 100 bhp engine and reached 161 km / h. The car was intended for export to the USA and a little over 500 units were built between 1948 and 1950.
Riley RMD
RMD | |
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Riley RMD |
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Production period: | 1949-1950 |
Body versions : | Cabriolet |
Engines: |
Otto engine : 2.45 liters (74 kW) |
Length: | 4712 mm |
Width: | 1676 mm |
Height: | |
Wheelbase : | 3023 mm |
Empty weight : | 1346 kg |
The RMD was a classic convertible, the last from Riley . It also had the RMB's 2.5 liter 100 bhp engine from which it was derived. Between 1949 and 1950 only 500 pieces were made.
Riley RME
RME | |
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Riley RME |
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Production period: | 1953-1955 |
Body versions : | limousine |
Engines: |
Otto engine : 1.5 liters (40 kW) |
Length: | 4547 mm |
Width: | 1613 mm |
Height: | |
Wheelbase : | 2858 mm |
Empty weight : | 1245 kg |
The RME was a revised RMA. It also had the 1.5-liter four-cylinder and a fully hydraulic braking system. The body had a larger rear window and from 1954 no running boards. It was produced from 1953 and was replaced by the Riley 1.5 in 1955 . After the takeover of Austin, around 15-20 pieces were converted into convertibles by a Riley engineer. The modifications were carried out with the chassis numbers (FIN) RME22475 - RME22495.
Riley RMF
RMF | |
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Riley RMF (1953) |
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Production period: | 1952-1953 |
Body versions : | limousine |
Engines: |
Otto engine : 2.45 liters (74 kW) |
Length: | 4724 mm |
Width: | 1613 mm |
Height: | |
Wheelbase : | 3023 mm |
Empty weight : | 1422 kg |
The RMF replaced the large RMB sedan in 1952. It had the 2.5 liter “Big Four” machine and the mechanical revisions of the RME. The Riley Pathfinder took its place from 1953.
From 1946 to 1954, Riley supplied the "Big Four" engine to the sports car manufacturer Donald Healey Motor Company in Warwick, where it was used in most vehicle versions. The most famous of these is the Healey Silverstone .
literature
- Michael Sedgwick, Mark Gillies: A – Z of Cars 1945–1970. Reprinted edition. Bay View Books, Bideford 1998, ISBN 1-870979-39-7 .
- David Culshaw, Peter Horrobin: Complete Catalog of British Cars. 1895-1975. New edition. Veloce Publishing plc., Dorchester 1997, ISBN 1-874105-93-6 .