Wolseley 4/50

The externally very similar models Wolseley 4/50 and Wolseley 6/80 were the first post-war models of Wolseley. They were taken into production in 1948 and quickly based on the Morris Oxford MO, and Morris Six MS. The 4/50 had a four-cylinder in-line engine with 1476 cc and 50 hp ( 37 kW ), while the 6/80 extended to two -cylinder version with 2215 cc and 72 hp ( 53 kW ) had power. Both engines had a single overhead camshaft.

The cars were well equipped and looked round with the rear end of the upright Morris and Wolseley grille impressive. They were often used by the police - particularly of the 6 /80.

Both models were built by Morris at its plant in Cowley, together with the Oxford MO. 1953/1954 they were the models 4/44 or 6/90, replaced.

Wolseley 4/50

Wolseley 4/50

A 4/50 was tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1950 and had a top speed of 113 km / h and acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 30.3 sec Fuel consumption was 10.5 l/100 km, the test car price £ 703, - inclusive of tax.

Created 8925 copies in six years.

Wolseley 6/80

Wolseley 6/80

The 6/80 was around 18 cm longer than the 4/50 and had a bigger engine. He also had more powerful brakes, the drum diameter was 254 mm, compared to 229 mm for 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 acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 21.4 sec Fuel consumption was 13.0 l/100 km, the test car cost £ 767, - inclusive of tax.

In seven years, created 25 281 copies.