Wolseley 6/80 - A Brief History

The Wolseley 6/80 saloon was launched in October 1948, alongside the smaller four cylinder 4/50 saloon to which it was very similar in appearance. Both of these two cars were of all steel unitary construction, and from the front windscreen backwards were near identical to their BMC Morris Oxford MO & Morris Six relatives. The Wolseley versions were the more luxurious offerings, and featured leather seats walnut dashboard & door cappings, and were fully carpeted. During its production the 6/80 (the 6 representing the number of cylinders, and the 80 the engine's approximate bhp) underwent many significant changes, including improvements to the suspension and cylinder head, and internally better front seats were fitted. The 6/80 saloons were much favoured by the British police forces of the time, and many of the police owned Wolseley's received tuning modifications to enhance performance. The 6/80 was discontinued in October 1954.

Years Produced

1948 - 1954

Body Type

4 door saloon, all steel unitary construction

Length

14ft 9in

Width

5ft 6in

Weight

2690lb

Engine

2215cc 6 cylinder inline, overhead camshaft

Power

72 bhp @ 4600 rpm

Torque

102lb ft @ 2200 rpm

Gearbox

4 speed manual

Driven Wheels

Rear

Brakes

Drums front & rear

Front Suspension

Independent, torsion bar

Rear Suspension

Leaf Spring, live axle

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