Riley MPH

Riley MPH 15/6 (1935)

The Riley MPH was a passenger of Riley.

Description

It was a sports roadster, the 1934 Riley brought out.

All engines used were six-cylinder engines with OHV valve control, twin SU carburettors and a compression ratio of 7,1:1. It gave the following versions:

The 1.6 liter 50 bhp developed (37 kW). The 1.7 liter 56 bhp made ​​(41 kW) and a top speed of 143 km / h Customers could choose between a manual four-speed transmission and a ENV prefix transmission. Were powered the rear wheels.

The longitudinal members of the frame were below the rear axle ( underslung ) to minimize the height of the vehicle. The two rigid axles hung on semi-elliptic leaf springs, the interpretation of the Riley race car corresponded to what was built in 1933 for the RAC Tourist Trophy. The four drum brakes with 381 mm diameter were cable operated. The body consisted of a skeleton made ​​of ash wood which has been clad with aluminum. For reducing the air resistance, the windscreen could be folded forward.

The sale price was £ 550 Probably only 15 copies of MPH were produced, 14 of which should not be reduced today. However, several replicas were built. 1935 all models were adjusted. Successor was the Riley Sprite.

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