Riley Kestrel 1100. (1965-68)

BMC's new front-wheel-drive small saloon, designed to replace the myriad of Austin and Nuffield models that were competing in the sector, was launched as a Morris in 1962.
It was an instant success (not unusual for BMC!), and the range was joined in 1965 by the Riley Kestrel 1100, and Wolsley 1100, with the axing of the One-Point-Five / 1500 models.

The Riley model was interesting, in as much as it was the only Version to be given a name (declared an insult to the Kestrel's heritage at the time). It was originally pitched between the Wolsley and MG, with the Wolsley's Luxury, and MG's performance. It was progressively replaced in 1967-8 by the 1300cc version.

ENGINE
1098cc 4 cyl ohv
Bore 64.6mm Stroke 83.7mm
55bhp at 5500rpm
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Carburation SU
TRANSMISSION
Overall gear ratios.
1st 14.99
2nd 8.98
3rd 5.83
4th 4.13
Reverse 14.99

SUSPENSION
Independent Hydrolastic all round
BRAKES
Lockheed hydraulic brakes with wedge operated shoes
8.93in front and 8in rear.

PERFORMANCE
0-50mph 13.1secs
Standing Ľmile 21.5secs
Top Speed 83.7mph
Fuel Consumption 29.1mpg
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 7'9.5" (aprx 2380mm)
Track 4'3.5" (aprx 1300mm)
Length 12'3" (aprx 3720mm)
Width 5' (aprx 1500mm)
Tyres 5.50x12
Weight 16.5cwt
Fuel Tank 8galls

PRICE
1965-6 Ł645
1966-7 Ł672 (exc.tax)
1968 Ł692 + Ł160 6s 1d tax = Ł852 6s 1d

ENGINE 1098cc 4 cyl ohv Bore 64.6mm Stroke 83.7mm 55bhp at 5500rpm Compression Ratio 8.9:1 Carburation SU	TRANSMISSION Overall gear ratios. 1st 14.99 2nd 8.98 3rd 5.83 4th 4.13 Reverse 14.99
SUSPENSION Independent Hydrolastic all round	BRAKES Lockheed hydraulic brakes with wedge operated shoes 8.93in front and 8in rear.
PERFORMANCE 0-50mph 13.1secs Standing Ľmile 21.5secs Top Speed 83.7mph Fuel Consumption 29.1mpg	DIMENSIONS Wheelbase 7'9.5" (aprx 2380mm) Track 4'3.5" (aprx 1300mm) Length 12'3" (aprx 3720mm) Width 5' (aprx 1500mm) Tyres 5.50x12 Weight 16.5cwt Fuel Tank 8galls
PRICE 1965-6 Ł645 1966-7 Ł672 (exc.tax) 1968 Ł692 + Ł160 6s 1d tax = Ł852 6s 1d