Wolseley 1500

A Wolseley 1500 Saloon at the BMC/BL Rally, Peterborough 2008

A Wolseley 1500 Saloon at the BMC/BL Rally, Peterborough 2008

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A Wolseley 1500 Saloon at the BMC/BL Rally, Peterborough 2008
Wolseley 1500 at the BMC/BL Rally, Peterborough 2008

Wolseley 1500 - key facts

  • First introduced in 1957, the Wolseley 1500 ended production in 1965.
  • The 4 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 43 bhp.
  • Maximum speed of the Wolseley 1500 was 78 mph.
  • A total of 100,722 units were manufactured .
Wolseley 1500 Specifications
Production 100,722
From 1957
Until 1965
Bodywork
Body Stylesaloon
Dimensions
Length12ft 7in3.86m
Kerb Weight2060lb/0.92ton934kg
Engine
Engine displacement1489cc91cu in
Cylinders4
Cylinder LayoutInline
Valve operationOverhead valve
Power Output43bhp @ 4200rpm42PS @ 4200rpm
Specific Output29bhp/litre0.47bhp/cu in
Torque Output71lbft @ 2600rpm96Nm @ 2600rpm
Specific Torque65Nm/litre
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel systemSingle Carburettor
Performance
Power to weight47bhp/ton
Standing Qtr mile22.1 seconds
Top speed78mph126km/h
Chassis
Engine locationFront
Engine alignmentLongitudinal
Driven wheelsRear
Front SuspensionIndependent Torsion bar
Rear SuspensionBeam axle half eliptic leaf
BrakesDrums front and rear
Gearbox type4 speed Manual
Number of gears4
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