1953 Wolseley 6/80 specifications

1953 Wolseley 6/80 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2790 mm 109.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1340 mm 52.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1340 mm 52.8 inches
Length 4490 mm 176.8 inches
Width 1680 mm 66.1 inches
Height 1610 mm 63.4 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Kerb weight 1310 kg 2888 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54 litres 11.9 [14.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.2 litre
2215 cc
(135.168 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
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
81 PS (80 bhp) (60 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
142 Nm (105 ft·lb) (14.5 kgm)
at 2200 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
26.9 kW/litre
36.6 ps/litre
36.1 bhp/litre
0.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
64.11 Nm/litre
0.77 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 6.6:1
Fuel system 2 SU H 2 carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 805.6 kPa (116.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 369.17 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 133 km/h (83 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
61.92 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
45.54 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
61.07 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.96 kg/kW
36.68 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
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 4.56
general
Carfolio.com ID518243
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Wolseley 6/80 added 2017-06-10.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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