Riley 9 Falcon. (1933-35)
While the Kestrel body was the sporty model, and the Monaco was the cheaper model, the Falcon was aimed at the more traditional market. The body was more upright than that of the Kestrel, although much lower than many of it's rivals. This was done by dropping the floorpan either side of the transmission tunnel.
In order to give reasonable access to the low seating position, some early models had special mechanisms which lifted part of the roof over the front doors to give better clearance.

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

9hp 4 cyl ohv
Bore 60.3 stroke 95.2
compression 5.2:1
Capacity 1087 cc
42bhp at 3600rpm
Carburation Zenith 		4-speed gearbox.
Top gear ratio 5.2:1

SUSPENSION

Semi-elliptic

STEERING

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 9' (aprx 2730mm)
Track 3'11" (aprx 1180mm)
Length / width: various bodies
Tyres 27x4.40
Weight 17cwt

BRAKES

This page is maintained by Rob Malpas.
Last Updated 12/11/99.