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Wolseley 12/48 Saloon

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 69.50 mm × 102.00 mm 2.74 in × 4.02 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1548 cc (94.465 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 6.60:1
Fuel system 1 SU carburettor
Maximum power 44.6 PS (44.0 bhp) (32.8 kW) @ 4000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 33.31 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.68
Unitary capacity 387 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2489 mm
wheelbase 98 in
Length (milimeters) 4140 mm
Length (inches) 163 in
Width (milimeters) 1676 mm
Width (inches) 66 in
Height (milimeters) 1702 mm
Height (inches) 67 in
L:W ratio 1.66
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1321 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2912 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 5.75 x 16
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 5.33

General information

RAC rating 12.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1948 Wolseley 12/48 Saloon PDF Manual
12/48 Saloon picture
Designer unknown
Year 1948

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