Riley 16

1938 Riley 16hp Kestrel
Overview
Manufacturer Riley
Production 1939-1940
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door saloon
dropheadconvertible
Powertrain
Engine 2.4 L Straight-4
Dimensions
Wheelbase 116 in (2,946 mm)[1]
Length 179 in (4,547 mm)
Width 63 in (1,600 mm)

The Riley 16hp was a car made by the British Riley company from 1939 to 1940. It was one of the two Riley models in the rationalised range that followed the 1938 takeover by the Nuffield Organization.

It had a 2443cc straight-four engine with twin cams and S.U carburettor which developed 82 bhp. The transmission was a four speed manual. It was capable of a top speed of around 80 mph.[1] The chassis was a lengthened version of the one used on the Riley 12hp which was introduced at the same time.

The 16hp was available with a standard saloon, Kestrel fastback saloon or drophead coupe coachwork.[2]


References

  1. 1 2 Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.
  2. ↑ Sedgwick, M; Gillies (1989). A–Z of cars of the 1930s. UK: Bay View Books. ISBN 1-870979-38-9.
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