Wolseley Four Fifty
Wolseley 4/50
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Model Designation | Wolseley 4/50 |
| Designer | |
| Production Period | Oct 1948 - Nov 1952 |
| Total Produced | 8,925 |
| Body Type | 4 Door Saloon |
| Engine | 1,476cc |
| Engine Configuration | 4 Cylinder ohc |
| Power | 51 bhp @ 4,400 rpm |
| Torque | 72 lb ft @ 2,900 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed column gearchange |
| Top Speed | 74 mph (119 kph) |
| 0-60 mph | 31.6 seconds |
| Fuel consumption | 26 mpg |
| Weight | 2,575 lb (1,168 kg) |
| Length | 14' 1" (4.29 m) |
| Width | 5' 6" (1.67 m) |
| Height | 5' 3" (1.61 m) |
| Predecessor | |
| Successor | Wolseley 4/44 |
Introduction
Introduced Post War - Wolseley 4/50 is the smaller 4-cylinder version of the bigger 6/80, with shorter wheelbase and single SU carburettor.
However, the Wolseley 4/50 did not sell particularly well, probably because it was only £60 cheaper than the far more powerful 6/80. Sales only achieved less than 64% of those of the 6/80.
Series II engine 4/50s are particularly rare, as they were introduced just prior to the 4/50 being replaced by the Palmer-designed Wolseley 4/44.
