1954 Wolseley 6/90 specifications

1954 Wolseley 6/90 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2883 mm 113.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4775 mm 188 inches
Width 1702 mm 67 inches
Height 1575 mm 62 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1492 kg 3289 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Austin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.6 litre
2639 cc
(161.042 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79.38 × 88.9 mm
3.13 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 93 PS (92 bhp) (69 kW)
at 4250 rpm
maximum torque 183 Nm (135 ft·lb) (18.7 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output 26 kW/litre
35.3 ps/litre
34.9 bhp/litre
0.57 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 69.34 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.3:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 871.4 kPa (126.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 439.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 12.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 20.7 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 154 km/h (96 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
62.52 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
45.98 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
61.66 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.75 kg/kW
36.33 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R LH
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID52778
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 23.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1954 Wolseley 6/90 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Wolseley 6∕90 models

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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2639 cm3/161.0cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW
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3OD 2640 cm3/161.1cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1172 kg
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