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Wolseley 4/50

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 73.50 mm × 87.00 mm 2.89 in × 3.43 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1476 cc (90.071 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.00:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
Maximum power 50.7 PS (50.0 bhp) (37.3 kW) @ 4000 rpm
0-50 mph 19.90 s
0-60 mph 33.00 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 116 km/h (72 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 42.34 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 98.0 Nm (72 ft·lb) (10 kgm) @ 2900 rpm
bmep 834.4 kPa (121 psi)
Specific torque 66.4 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.84
Unitary capacity 369 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2591 mm
wheelbase 102 in
Length (milimeters) 4318 mm
Length (inches) 170 in
Width (milimeters) 1676 mm
Width (inches) 66 in
Height (milimeters) 1600 mm
Height (inches) 63 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1181 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2604 lb
Weight distribuiton 55.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 13.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1948 Wolseley 4/50 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1948

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