Wolseley 4/50

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Wolseley 4/50
Wolseley 6/80
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
Wolseley 4/50

Wolseley 4/50
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
Wolseley 6/80

Wolseley 6/80
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

Commons : Wolseley 4/50  - Collection of images, videos and audio files
Commons : Wolseley 6/80  - Collection of Images, Videos and Audio Files

http://680mo.org.uk/wolseley/680 is the club website of the largest European club

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g h i j Cukshaw & Horrobin: Complete Catalog of British Cars , Macmillan, London (1974), ISBN 0-333-16689-2
  2. ^ The Wolseley Four-Fifty , The Motor, December 27, 1950
  3. ^ The Wolseley Six-Eighty , The Motor, February 28, 1951