Wolseley 4/50
Wolseley 4/50 Wolseley 6/80 |
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Production period: | 1948-1954 |
Class : | upper middle class |
Body versions : | limousine |
Previous model: |
Wolseley 12 Wolseley 18 |
Successor: |
Wolseley 4/44 Wolseley 6/90 |
The outwardly very similar models Wolseley 4/50 and Wolseley 6/80 were the first post-war models of Wolseley . They were quickly put into production in 1948 and were based on the Morris Oxford MO or Morris Six MS . The 4/50 had a four-cylinder in-line engine with 1476 cc and 50 bhp (37 kW), while the 6/80 had a two-cylinder version with 2215 cc and 72 bhp (53 kW) output. Both engines had an overhead camshaft.
The cars were well equipped and looked impressive with the round tailgate of the Morris and the upright Wolseley grille. They were often used by the police - especially the 6/80.
Both models were built by Morris at their Cowley plant in conjunction with Oxford MO. In 1953/1954 they were replaced by the 4/44 and 6/90 models .
Wolseley 4/50
4/50 | |
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Wolseley 4/50 |
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Production period: | 1948-1953 |
Body versions : | limousine |
Engines: |
Otto engine : 1.5 liters (37 kW) |
Length: | 4318 mm |
Width: | 1676 mm |
Height: | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase : | 2591 mm |
Empty weight : | 1168 kg |
A 4/50 was tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1950 and reached a top speed of 113 km / h and an acceleration of 0-100 km / h in 30.3 seconds. The fuel consumption was 10.5 l / 100 km, the test car price £ 703, - including taxes.
8925 copies were made in six years.
Wolseley 6/80
6/80 | |
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Wolseley 6/80 |
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Production period: | 1948-1954 |
Body versions : | limousine |
Engines: |
Otto engine : 2.2 liters (53 kW) |
Length: | 4496 mm |
Width: | 1676 mm |
Height: | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase : | 2794 mm |
Empty weight : | 1212 kg |
The 6/80 was 18 cm longer than the 4/50 and had a larger engine. It also had stronger brakes, with a drum diameter of 254 mm, compared to 229 mm on the 4/50.
A 6/80 was tested in 1951 by the British magazine The Motor and reached a top speed of 137 km / h and an acceleration of 0-100 km / h in 21.4 seconds. The fuel consumption was 13.0 l / 100 km, the test car price £ 767 including taxes.
25,281 copies were made in seven years.
Web links
http://680mo.org.uk/wolseley/680 is the club website of the largest European club
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