1948 Wolseley 6/80 specifications

1948 Wolseley 6/80 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2794 mm 110 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4496 mm 177 inches
Width 1676 mm 66 inches
Height 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Kerb weight 1308 kg 2884 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Morris
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 single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 73 PS (72 bhp) (54 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 24.2 kW/litre
33 ps/litre
32.5 bhp/litre
0.53 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
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) 19 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 23.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 130 km/h (81 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
55.81 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
41.05 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
55.05 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.36 kg/kW
40.69 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.TB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.56
general
Carfolio.com ID52756
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1948 Wolseley 6/80 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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