1948 Wolseley 14/60 Saloon specifications

1948 Wolseley 14/60 Saloon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2654 mm 104.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1372 mm 54 inches
Length 4369 mm 172 inches
Width 1702 mm 67 inches
Height 1676 mm 66 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1397 kg 3080 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 1.8 litre
1818 cc
(110.941 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 61.5 × 102 mm
2.42 × 4.02 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.6
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 56 PS (55 bhp) (41 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 22.6 kW/litre
30.7 ps/litre
30.3 bhp/litre
0.5 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 6.6:1
Fuel system 2 SU carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 303 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
39.92 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
29.36 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
39.37 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
34.06 kg/kW
56.9 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.00 x 16
Tyres rear 6.00 x 16
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 5.33
general
Carfolio.com ID158191
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1948 Wolseley 14/60 Saloon added 2007-05-14.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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