Riley 1.5 litre RME
Overview
| Produced: |
1952-1955, 3446 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon, 4 doors, 4 seats
|
Due perhaps to the unsettling period of the BMC merger in 1951, Riley chose to update its 1.5 RM saloon in two stages. The first stage came in 1952 which saw the introduction of the 1.5 litre RME. The RME now had revised rear suspension and axle, along with fully hydraulic brakes to replace the earlier hydro-mechanical set-up.
In 1953 the RME received new style front wings, which were more abbreviated than before and the running boards had now been deleted. The rear wings were also modified to incorporate "spats" which half covered the rear road wheels. The RME finally disappeared from the Riley range in 1955 after only 3,446 cars had been built. Practical Classics January 2009 - Featuring Buyers Guide Riley RM 1945-1955. Click Here to view in our shop.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1496cc | S4 OHV |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81mph | 25.1s | 26mpg |
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 | 4 |
Maintainability
| Mechanics | Bodywork |
|---|---|
| * * * - - | * * * - - |
People who looked at this car, also looked at:
There are 3 further pictures
[View Full Gallery]
Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1600 | £3750 | £6400 | 26-Oct-06 |
Related products for sale in the shop
Books | |
 Riley Race To The Top
£19.95   |
 RILEY RM 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 Ltr 1948 to 56 Shop manual
|
 WOLSELEY 1500 & Riley 1.5 1967 Shop manual
|
 RILEY RM 1 1/2 Ltr 1948 to 56 Parts manual
|
Magazine Back Issues | |
 Practical Classics June 1996 - Featuring Buyers Guide Riley RM.
£2.95 |
|
Stansted Airport Car Hire
Looking for Stansted airport car hire? Click here for great bargains. You will get more out of your holiday!
New Zealand Car Rental
Visit the stunning out of the way spots in New Zeeland when you organise car rental online.