1952 Wolseley 4/44 specifications

1952 Wolseley 4/44 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2590 mm 102 inches
Track/tread (front) 1288 mm 50.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1295 mm 51 inches
Length 4394 mm 173 inches
Width 1550 mm 61 inches
Height 1524 mm 60 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1118 kg 2465 lb
Weight distribution 55% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.76
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMC
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.3 litre
1250 cc
(76.28 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 66.5 × 90 mm
2.62 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.74
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 46.6 PS (46 bhp) (34.3 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque 79 Nm (58 ft·lb) (8.1 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output 27.4 kW/litre
37.3 ps/litre
36.8 bhp/litre
0.6 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 63.2 Nm/litre
0.76 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.25:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 794.2 kPa (115.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 312.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 19.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 32.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 24.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 117 km/h (73 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
41.72 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
30.68 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
41.14 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
32.59 kg/kW
54.44 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.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R 2LS/LT-LH
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 5.13
general
Carfolio.com ID52767
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 11.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1952 Wolseley 4/44 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.