1959 Wolseley 6/99 specifications

1959 Wolseley 6/99 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front) 1365 mm 53.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1353 mm 53.3 inches
Length 4775 mm 188 inches
Width 1740 mm 68.5 inches
Height 1524 mm 60 inches
Ground clearance 162 mm 6.4 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1530 kg 3373 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 72.7 litres 16 [19.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Austin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.9 litre
2912 cc
(177.701 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83.36 × 88.9 mm
3.28 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
104 PS (102.5 bhp) (76 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
214 Nm (158 ft·lb) (21.8 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
26.2 kW/litre
35.7 ps/litre
35.2 bhp/litre
0.58 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
73.49 Nm/litre
0.89 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 923.5 kPa (133.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 485.33 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
67.92 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
49.96 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
66.99 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
20.02 kg/kW
33.44 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 4.000
Turning circle 12.20 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2581 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID20075
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 Wolseley 6/99 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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