Riley RM

The Riley RM Series was the last car model that has developed itself Riley yet. The RM models from 1946 until the merger of Nuffield Cie. ( Riley ) with Austin 1952/1953 made ​​for BMC. The RM- family became known as Riley - top product.

Three types of RM vehicles were produced: 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, which were produced in limited quantities.

The RM vehicles were either with the 1,496 cc - equipped - Machine of Riley 1 1/2 or 2,443 cc - engine of the Riley 2 1 /2 - both four-cylinder with 2 half-height built camshafts and hemispherical combustion chambers.

Riley RMA

Riley RMA ( 1951)

The RMA was the first post-war Riley. He had the 1.5 liter - engine and was equipped with some hydraulic brakes and independent suspension ( torsion bars on the front axle ). The body had a traditional wood skeleton and was decorated in a classic style. The car reached a top speed of 120 km / h was produced from 1946 to 1953 and then replaced by the RME.

Riley RMB

Riley RMB ( 1950)

The RMB was an enlarged RMA and was released a year later. He had the 2.5 liter - Machine ( "Big Four" ) with two SU carburetors, initially with 90 bhp (66 kW ) from 1948 with 100 bhp (74 kW ) and a top speed of 152 km / h In 1952, he was replaced by the RMF.

Riley RMC

Riley RMC (1949 )

The RMC was the 2-door, 3 - seater roadster version of the RMB. He had the same 2.5 - liters / 100 bhp - engine and reached 161 km / h The car was intended for export to the U.S. and 1948-1950 about 500 units were built.

Riley RMD

Riley RMD

The RMD was a classic convertible, the last of Riley. It also had the 2.5 - liter / 100 bhp - engine of the RMB, from which it was derived. Between 1949 and 1950, only 500 pieces were made.

Riley RME

Riley RME ( 1953)

The RME was a revised RMA. He 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 more running boards. It was made in 1953 and 1955 replaced by the Riley 1.5.

Riley RMF

Riley RMF (1953 )

The RMF replaced the big RMB limousine 1952 He had the 2.5 liter -. "Big Four" - Machine and mechanical revisions to the RME. The Riley Pathfinder took off in 1953 his place.

The "Big Four" engine gave Riley of 1946-1954 also on the sports car manufacturer Donald Healey Motor Company in Warwick where it was used in most vehicle versions. The most famous of which is the Healey Silverstone.