Riley Two-Point-Six
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Riley 2.6 | |
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Manufacturer | BMC |
Production | 1958-1959 2000 |
Predecessor | Riley Pathfinder |
Successor | Riley 4/68 |
Body style(s) | 4-door saloon |
Engine(s) | 2.6 L C-Series Straight-6 |
Length | 185 inches (4700 mm) |
The Two-Point-Six replaced the Riley Pathfinder as Riley's top-line automobile. While its predecessor was still a Riley design, the Two-Point-Six was simply a Wolseley 6/90 with a Riley badge and grille and garish two-tone colour schemes. It used the BMC C-Series straight-6, an engine that produced 97 hp (72.3 kW). This was actually less than the 2.5 L Riley "Big Four" straight-4 engine it replaced. The Two-Point-Six was a commercial failure and was pulled from the market in May, 1959, the last large Riley.
Engine:
- 2.6 L (2639 cc) C-Series straight-6, 97 hp (72.3 kW)