1949 Wolseley 4/50

The Wolseley 4/50 is a saloon (sedan) with 4 doors and a front mounted powerplant which transmits its power through the rear wheels. Its 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1.5 litres. For this model it produces power and torque figures of 50 bhp (51 PS/37 kW) at 4400 rpm and 118 Nm (87 lbft/12 kgm) at 2900 rpm respectively. This power is transferred to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox. The Wolseley 4/50 weighs a quoted 1168 kg at the kerb. It is claimed to manage a maxiumum speed of 120 km/h or 75 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4290 mm
Weight
1168 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
51 PS / 50 bhp / 37 kW @ 4400 rpm
Torque
118 Nm / 87 ft.lb / 12 kgm @ 2900 rpm
Top speed
120 km/h / 75 mph

1949 Wolseley 4/50 specifications

1949 Wolseley 4/50 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2590 mm	102 inches
Track/tread (front)	1340 mm	52.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1340 mm	52.8 inches
Length	4290 mm	168.9 inches
Width	1670 mm	65.7 inches
Height	1600 mm	63 inches
Ground clearance	170 mm	6.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.66
Kerb weight	1168 kg	2575 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	42 litres	9.2 [11.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1476 cc (90.071 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	73.5 × 87 mm 2.89 × 3.43 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.84
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (gross)	51 PS (50 bhp) (37 kW) at 4400 rpm
maximum torque (gross)	118 Nm (87 ft·lb) (12 kgm) at 2900 rpm
Specific output (gross)	25.3 kW/litre 34.3 ps/litre 33.9 bhp/litre 0.56 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (gross)	79.95 Nm/litre 0.97 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	7:1
Fuel system	1 SU carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1004.6 kPa (145.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	369 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	120 km/h (75 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 43.4 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 31.92 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 42.81 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 31.33 kg/kW 52.33 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	6.00-15
Tyres rear	6.00-15
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 ID	518232
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	13.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1949 Wolseley 4/50 added 2017-06-10. Last modified 2020-03-16.