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Riley

One Point Five 1957-1965

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The One-Point-Five was initially intended as the new Morris Minor, but it ended up as the Wolseley 1500 and the Riley 1.5

Riley 1.5
1958 Riley One-Point Five

The engine in the Riley version gave 36 per cent more power than that of the Wolsely, but fewer were sold (39882 Rileys as opposed to 100744 Wolseleys).

Riley 1.5
1958 Riley One-Point-Five

 

Specification (1958 Riley 1.5)
Engine Straight 4, 1489cc
Power 68 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Transmission 4 speed manual
Chassis Unitary construction
Suspension Independent front and live axle rear
Brakes Girling drum
Top Speed 140 km/h
Acceleration 0-80 km/h: 13 s

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Last update: 05-09-1999