Wolseley 6/90 Series III 1958-59 See specifications and an old advert below illustration Page 227 |
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Specifications
Engine (C series): 6 Cylinder in-line, OHV, cast iron block & head Bore: 3.125in (79.375mm) Stroke: 3.5in (88.9mm) Displacement: 2639.4cc Compression ratio: 8:3 to 1 Carburettors: two SU H4 Max power: 101bhp at 4,750rpm at 4,500rpm Maximum speed: 95mph Acceleration 0-60mph: 18.5secs Overall fuel consumption: 19.4mpg Transmission: RWD, 4 speed manual with optional overdrive or automatic Clutch: hydraulic torque converter Propellar shaft: Hardy Spicer Rear axle: three quarter floating banjo type beam axle with hypoid-bevel final drive Construction: steel body on crossed-braced ladder box section chassis Brakes: hydraulic, vacuum servo assisted Front: 11.125in drum, Rear: 11in drum Steering: cam & peg, 4.25 turns lock to lock Suspension, front: torsion bar rear: semi-elliptic leaf spring, telecopic dampers Wheels: 15in pressed steel |
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 9ft 5.5in Track, front: 4ft 6.4in, rear: 4ft 6.5in Overall length: 15ft 8in Overall width: 5ft 7.5in Overall height: 5ft 7in Ground clearance: 7in Turning circle: 38.5ft Kerb weight: 31cwt 6/90 Production 1954-1959 Series 1 1954-57: 5,776 built Series II 1957-58: 1,024 built Series III 1958-59: 5,052 built |