Riley Pathfinder

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Detailed specifications and information

Name	Riley Pathfinder
Country
Introduced
Region
City
Source	Wikidata
Manufacturer	Riley Motors Limited [ 1 ] Source
Operator
Location
Mass
Height
Width
Length
Retrieved At	2026-11-03
Powertrain	2.5-litre, twin-cam Straight-4 Source
Transmission	4-speed manual , optional overdrive 3-speed automatic (from 1956) Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase: 113.5 in (2,883 mm) [ 3 ]; Length: 183 in (4,648 mm) [ 3 ]; Width: 67 in (1,702 mm) [ 3 ]; Height: 60 in (1,524 mm) [ 3 ] Source
Displacement	2.443 L (149.1 cu in) [ 4 ] Source

Prices and specifications may change by market and date.

Section	Label	Value	Source Url
Powertrain	Engine	2.5-litre, twin-cam Straight-4	Source
Powertrain	Transmission	4-speed manual , optional overdrive 3-speed automatic (from 1956)	Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase	113.5 in (2,883 mm) [ 3 ]	Source
Dimensions	Length	183 in (4,648 mm) [ 3 ]	Source
Dimensions	Width	67 in (1,702 mm) [ 3 ]	Source
Dimensions	Height	60 in (1,524 mm) [ 3 ]	Source
Layout	Displacement	2.443 L (149.1 cu in) [ 4 ]	Source
Combustion	Fuel system	Twin H4 SU carburettors [ 4 ]	Source
Output	Power output	106 bhp (79 kW) @ 4,500 rpm Tax rating 16hp [ 4 ]	Source

Field	Value 1
Riley Pathfinder	—
Riley Pathfinder	—
Overview	—
Manufacturer	Riley Motors Limited [ 1 ]
Production	1953–1957 5,536 made [ 2 ]
Designer	Gerald Palmer
Body and chassis	—
Class	Full-size car
Body style	4-door saloon
Powertrain	—
Engine	2.5-litre, twin-cam Straight-4
Transmission	4-speed manual , optional overdrive 3-speed automatic (from 1956)
Dimensions	—
Wheelbase	113.5 in (2,883 mm) [ 3 ]
Length	183 in (4,648 mm) [ 3 ]
Width	67 in (1,702 mm) [ 3 ]
Height	60 in (1,524 mm) [ 3 ]
Chronology	—
Predecessor	Riley RMF
Successor	Riley Two-Point-Six

Field	Value 1
Riley 2½-litre Big Four	—
Overview	—
Manufacturer	Riley Motors Limited
Production	1937–1957 [ 4 ]
Layout	—
Configuration	straight four
Displacement	2.443 L (149.1 cu in) [ 4 ]
Cylinder bore	80.5 mm (3.17 in) [ 4 ]
Piston stroke	120 mm (4.7 in) [ 4 ]
Valvetrain	high-lift camshafts, push-rod operated 90 degree angled overhead valves [ 4 ]
Compression ratio	6.9 : 1 [ 4 ]
Combustion	—
Fuel system	Twin H4 SU carburettors [ 4 ]
Output	—
Power output	106 bhp (79 kW) @ 4,500 rpm Tax rating 16hp [ 4 ]

Manufacturer	British Motor Corporation
Last sourced	2026-11-03