1957 Wolseley 1500 specifications

1957 Wolseley 1500 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerGerald Palmer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2185 mm 86 inches
Track/tread (front) 1290 mm 50.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1280 mm 50.4 inches
Length 3850 mm 151.6 inches
Width 1550 mm 61 inches
Height 1550 mm 61 inches
Ground clearance 150 mm 5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 925 kg 2039 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 32 litres 7 [8.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMC
Engine code B-Series
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1489 cc
(90.864 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73.03 × 88.9 mm
2.88 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
51 PS (50 bhp) (37 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
100 Nm (74 ft·lb) (10.2 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
25 kW/litre
34 ps/litre
33.6 bhp/litre
0.55 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
67.16 Nm/litre
0.81 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.2:1
Fuel system 1 SU H2 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 843.9 kPa (122.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 372.25 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 130 km/h (81 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
54.81 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
40.31 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
54.05 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.81 kg/kW
41.44 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 I.CS.W.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.00-14
Tyres rear 5.00-14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID518100
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1957 Wolseley 1500 added 2017-06-10.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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