Riley Two-Point-Six
| Riley Two-Point-Six | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMC |
| Production |
1958–59 2000 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | C.26.R C-Series Straight-6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 113 1⁄2 inches (2,880 mm) |
| Length | 185 inches (4,700 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Riley Pathfinder |
| Successor | Riley Four Sixty-Eight |
The Two-Point-Six replaced the Riley Pathfinder as Riley's top-line automobile when it was announced on 23 August 1957.[1] While its predecessor retained the renowned Riley 4 cylinder twin cam, cross flow engine, Riley suspension and gearbox with its almost unique right hand gear lever, the Two-Point-Six was virtually identical to the Wolseley Six-Ninety Series III. It featured both monotone and duotone paintwork, as did the last of the Pathfinders.
Externally the most obvious differences from the Pathfinder were the bonnet arrangement – while the Pathfinder's grille lifted with the bonnet, the Two-Point-Six, in common with the 6/90, had a fixed grille – and the wheel arches having a raised edge.
It used the BMC C-Series straight-6, an engine that produced 101 hp (75 kW). This was actually less than the 2½ Litre Riley "Big Four" straight-4 engine it replaced. The Two-Point-Six was a commercial failure and was withdrawn from the market in May 1959, the last large Riley.
Engine:
- 2.6 L (2639 cc) C-Series straight-6, 97 hp (72 kW)
References
- ↑ New B.M.C. Models. The Times, Friday, Aug 23, 1957; pg. 11; Issue 53927