Wolseley 16/60
Wolseley 16/60
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Model Designation | Wolseley 16/60 (ADO 38) |
| Designer | Barrista "Pinin" Farina Sidney Goble |
| Production Period | Oct 1961 - Mar 71 |
| Total Produced | 63,082 |
| Body Type | 4 Door Saloon |
| Engine | 1,622cc |
| Engine Configuration | IL 4 OHV |
| Power | 61 bhp @ 4,500 rpm |
| Torque | 90 lb ft @ 2,100 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Top Speed | 81 mph (130 kph) |
| 0-60 mph | 21.4 seconds |
| Fuel consumption | 26 mpg |
| Weight | 2,473 lb (1,122 kg) |
| Length | 14' 6.5" (4.432 m) |
| Width | 5' 3.5" (1.613 m) |
| Height | 4' 11" (1.499 m) |
| Predecessor | Wolseley 15/60 |
| Successor | Wolseley 18/85 |
Introduction
The 12th October 1961 saw the Wolseley 15/60 replaced by the Wolseley 16/60.
Externally, the rear fins were now lower with revised tail-lamps to go with them, the rear overriders were re-aligned to the lamp clusters.
The biggest changes however were mechanical. More power and torque was provided by a larger capacity engine with larger valves. The Borg-Warner Type '35' 3 speed automatic transmission found on the larger models was now available as an option.
To improve ride, handling and comfort, modifications to the suspension consisted of; changes to the shock absorbers and spring rates, as well as additions of a stabilising bar to the rear and an anti-roll bar to the front. To further increase stability the 16/60's front and rear track was widened by 2" and the wheelbase increased by 1".
The Wolseley 16/60 continued for the next 10 years with very little changes almost forgotten by the BMC planners it would seem. The end finally came when the 16/60 was replaced by the Issigonis designed Wolseley 18/85.
