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|width="40%"|Manufacturer:||[[Riley (automobile)|Riley]] |
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| name = Riley RM Series |
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| manufacturer = [[Riley (automobile)|Riley]] |
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| production = 1945–1955 |
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| predecessor = Riley 12hp, 16hp |
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| width = 63 inches (1.60 m) |
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| wheelbase = 1.5 L cars - 112 inches (2.84 m)<br>2.5 L cars - 119 inches (3.02 m) |
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| length = 1.5 L cars - 179 inches (4.54 m)<br>2.5 L cars - 186 inches (4.72 m) |
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|{{Infobox Automobile generation |
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|Production:||[[1945]]-[[1955]] |
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| name = Riley RMA |
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| image = [[image:Riley_056.jpg|250px|1951 Riley RMA decorated for use as a wedding car]] |
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| production = 1945–1952<br>10,504 produced. |
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| successor = Riley RME |
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| body_style = 4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]] |
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| engine = 1.5 L [[Straight-4]] |
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|Class:||[[FR layout|FR]] [[fullsize car]] |
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| name = Riley RMB |
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| production = 1946–1952<br>6900 produced |
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| successor = Riley RMF |
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| body_style = 4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]] |
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| engine = 2.5 L [[Straight-4]] |
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!colspan=2 style="color: black; background: lightgreen;"|RMA |
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| name = Riley RMC |
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| production = 1948–1951<br>507 produced |
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| body_style = 2-door 3 seat convertible |
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| engine = 2.5 L [[Straight-4]] |
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|colspan=2|[[image:Riley_056.jpg|250px|1951 Riley RMA decorated for use as a wedding car]] |
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| name = Riley RMD |
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| image = [[image:Riley RMD front.jpg|250px|Riley RMD]] |
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| production = 1949–1951<br>502 produced |
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| body_style = 2-door convertible |
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| engine = 2.5 L [[Straight-4]] |
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|{{Infobox Automobile generation |
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|Production:||[[1945]]-[[1952]] |
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| name = Riley RME |
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| production = 1952–1955<br>3446 produced |
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| predecessor = Riley RMA |
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| successor = [[Riley One-Point-Five]] |
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| body_style = 4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]] |
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| engine = 1.5 L [[Straight-4]] |
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|{{Infobox Automobile generation |
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|Successor:||[[#RME|Riley RME]] |
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| name = Riley RMF |
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|Body styles:||4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]] |
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| production = 1952–1953<br>1050 produced |
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| predecessor = Riley RMB |
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|Engines:||1.5 L [[Straight-4|I4]] |
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| successor = [[Riley Pathfinder]] |
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| body_style = 4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]] |
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!colspan=2 style="color: black; background: lightgreen;"|RMB |
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| engine = 2.5 L [[Straight-4]] |
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|Production:||[[1946]]-[[1952]] |
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|Successor:||[[#RMF|Riley RMF]] |
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|Body styles:||4-door [[limousine]] |
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|Engines:||2.5 L [[Straight-4|I4]] |
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!colspan=2 style="color: black; background: lightgreen;"|RMC |
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|Production:||[[1948]]-[[1951]]<br>500 |
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|Body styles:||3-passenger [[convertible]] |
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|Engines:||2.5 L [[Straight-4|I4]] |
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!colspan=2 style="color: black; background: lightgreen;"|RMD |
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|colspan=2|[[image:Riley RMD front.jpg|250px|Riley RMD]] |
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|Production:||[[1949]]-[[1951]]<br>500 |
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|Body styles:||2-door [[convertible]] |
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|Engines:||2.5 L [[Straight-4|I4]] |
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!colspan=2 style="color: black; background: lightgreen;"|RME |
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|Production:||[[1952]]-[[1955]] |
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|Predecessor:||[[#RMA|Riley RMA]] |
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|Successor:||[[Riley One-Point-Five]] |
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|Body styles:||4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]] |
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|Engines:||1.5 L [[Straight-4|I4]] |
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!colspan=2 style="color: black; background: lightgreen;"|RMF |
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|Production:||[[1952]]-[[1953]]<br>1,050 |
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|Predecessor:||[[#RMB|Riley RMB]] |
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|Successor:||[[Riley Pathfinder]] |
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|Body styles:||4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]] |
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|Engines:||2.5 L [[Straight-4|I4]] |
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The '''RM Series''' was the last [[automobile]] series developed independently by [[Riley (automobile)|Riley]]. RM vehicles were produced from |
The '''Riley RM Series''' was the last [[automobile]] series developed independently by [[Riley (automobile)|Riley]]. RM vehicles were produced from 1945, after [[World War II]], through the 1952 merger of the Riley's [[Nuffield Organisation]] with [[Austin Motor Company|Austin]] to form [[British Motor Corporation|BMC]]. The RM family would become known as the pinnacle of Riley's products. |
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There were three types of RM vehicles produced: The RMA was a large [[sedan (car)|saloon]], and was replaced by the RME. The RMB was an even larger car, and was replaced by the RMF. The RMC and RMD were limited-production [[roadster]]s. |
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Allof the RM vehicles featured the pre-war Riley designed 1.5 L (1496 cc) 12 hp (8.9 kW) or 16 hp (11.9 kW) 2.5 L "Big Four" [[straight-4]] engines with twin camshafts mounted high at the sides of the cylinder block and hemispherical combustion chambers. |
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==Riley RMA== |
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The RMA was the first post-war Riley. It used the 1.5 L engine and was equipped with hydro-mechanical brakes and an [[independent suspension]] using torsion bars in front. The frame was made of wood in the English tradition, and the car featured traditional styling. The car was capable of reaching 75 mph. The RMA was produced from 1945 until 1952 when it was replaced by the [[#RME|RME]]. |
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There were three types of RM vehicles produced: The RMA was a large [[sedan (car)|saloon]], and was replaced by the RME. The RMB was an even larger [[limousine]], and was replaced by the RMF. The RMC and RMD were limited-production [[roadster]]s. All RM vehicles featured the pre-war 1.5 L (1496 cc) 12 hp (8.9 kW) or 16 hp (11.9 kW) 2.5 L "Big Four" [[straight-4]] engines. |
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==Riley RMB== |
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The RMA was |
The RMB was an enlarged RMA and was launched a year later in 1945. It used the 2.5 L (2443 cc) "Big Four" engine with twin SU carburettors, starting with 90 hp (67 kW) but increasing to 100 hp (75 kW) for 1948 with a 95 mph top speed. The RMB was replaced by the [[#RMF|RMF]] for 1952. |
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==Riley RMC== |
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The RMC was a 3-passenger 2-door [[convertible]] version of the RMB. It shared that car's 2.5 L 100 hp (75 kW) engine and could reach 100 mph (161 km/h). The car was designed for American export, and just over 500 were built from 1948 until 1951. |
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==Riley RMD== |
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The RMD was a traditional 2-door [[convertible|drophead coupe]], the last convertible to wear the Riley name. It used the same 2.5 L 100 hp (75 kW) engine as the RMB, on which it was based. Just over 500 were produced between 1949 and 1951. |
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==Riley RME== |
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The RME was an updated [[#RMA|RMA]]. It still used the 1.5 L four and featured a fully-hydraulic braking system. The body had an enlarged rear window and from 1954 no running boards. Produced from 1952, it was replaced by the [[Riley One-Point-Five]] in 1955. |
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The RMD was a traditional 2-door [[convertible|drophead coupe]], the last convertible to wear the Riley name. It used the same 2.5 L 100 hp (75 kW) engine as the RMB, on which it was based. Just over 500 were produced between [[1949]] and [[1951]]. |
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==Riley RMF== |
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The RMF replaced the big RMB limousine in 1952. It shared that car's 2.5 L "Big Four" engine as well as the mechanical updates from the RME. The [[Riley Pathfinder]] took its place after 1953. |
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==RMF== |
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The RMF replaced the big RMB limousine in [[1952]]. It shared that car's 2.5 L "Big Four" engine as well as the mechanical updates from the RME. The [[Riley Pathfinder]] took its place after [[1953]]. |
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*A-Z of Cars 1945-1970. Michael Sedgwick and Mark Gillies. Bayview Books. 1989. ISBN 1 870979 39 7 |
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The Riley RM Series was the last automobile series developed independently by Riley. RM vehicles were produced from 1945, after World War II, through the 1952 merger of the Riley's Nuffield Organisation with Austin to form BMC. The RM family would become known as the pinnacle of Riley's products.
There were three types of RM vehicles produced: The RMA was a large saloon, and was replaced by the RME. The RMB was an even larger car, and was replaced by the RMF. The RMC and RMD were limited-production roadsters.
Allof the RM vehicles featured the pre-war Riley designed 1.5 L (1496 cc) 12 hp (8.9 kW) or 16 hp (11.9 kW) 2.5 L "Big Four" straight-4 engines with twin camshafts mounted high at the sides of the cylinder block and hemispherical combustion chambers.
Riley RMA
The RMA was the first post-war Riley. It used the 1.5 L engine and was equipped with hydro-mechanical brakes and an independent suspension using torsion bars in front. The frame was made of wood in the English tradition, and the car featured traditional styling. The car was capable of reaching 75 mph. The RMA was produced from 1945 until 1952 when it was replaced by the RME.
Riley RMB
The RMB was an enlarged RMA and was launched a year later in 1945. It used the 2.5 L (2443 cc) "Big Four" engine with twin SU carburettors, starting with 90 hp (67 kW) but increasing to 100 hp (75 kW) for 1948 with a 95 mph top speed. The RMB was replaced by the RMF for 1952.
Riley RMC
The RMC was a 3-passenger 2-door convertible version of the RMB. It shared that car's 2.5 L 100 hp (75 kW) engine and could reach 100 mph (161 km/h). The car was designed for American export, and just over 500 were built from 1948 until 1951.
Riley RMD
The RMD was a traditional 2-door drophead coupe, the last convertible to wear the Riley name. It used the same 2.5 L 100 hp (75 kW) engine as the RMB, on which it was based. Just over 500 were produced between 1949 and 1951.
Riley RME
The RME was an updated RMA. It still used the 1.5 L four and featured a fully-hydraulic braking system. The body had an enlarged rear window and from 1954 no running boards. Produced from 1952, it was replaced by the Riley One-Point-Five in 1955.
Riley RMF
The RMF replaced the big RMB limousine in 1952. It shared that car's 2.5 L "Big Four" engine as well as the mechanical updates from the RME. The Riley Pathfinder took its place after 1953.
References
- A-Z of Cars 1945-1970. Michael Sedgwick and Mark Gillies. Bayview Books. 1989. ISBN 1 870979 39 7