1948 Wolseley 25 Limousine specifications

1948 Wolseley 25 Limousine data
 
bodywork
Body type6/7 seater limousine
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3581 mm 141 inches
Track/tread (front) 1549 mm 61 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1448 mm 57 inches
Length 5385 mm 212 inches
Width 1829 mm 72 inches
Height 1829 mm 72 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.5
Kerb weight 2184 kg 4815 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 3.5 litre
3485 cc
(212.668 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82 × 110 mm
3.23 × 4.33 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.75
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 106 PS (105 bhp) (78 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 22.5 kW/litre
30.5 ps/litre
30.1 bhp/litre
0.49 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 6:1
Fuel system 2 SU carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 580.83 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
48.75 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
35.85 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
48.08 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
27.89 kg/kW
46.59 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 7.00 x 16
Tyres rear 7.00 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 4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID158257
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1948 Wolseley 25 Limousine added 2007-05-14.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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