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Wolseley 16/60

Wolseley 16/60 (1961-1971)
Overview
ManufacturerBMC
Also calledWolseley 4/60 (Netherlands)
Production1961-1971 63,082
Body and chassis
RelatedAustin A60 Cambridge MG Magnette Mark IV Morris Oxford VI Riley 4/72
Engine1.6 L B-Series I4
Transmission4-speed manual automatic
Wheel base100.25 in, 2546 mm
Length174.50 in. 4432 mm
Height58.00 in, 1491 mm
Dry weight2384 1b, 1081 kg

 

The Wolseley 15/60 was the first of the mid-sized Pinin Farina-styled automobiles from the British Motor Corporation (BMC). Launched in December 1958, the design would eventually be shared with seven other marques. All of the cars were updated in 1961 with a larger engine and new model designations. The Wolseley 16/60 was the last, in production until 24 April 1971.

Note that there were two other Farina-styled car lines launched by BMC at the same time — the compact Austin A40 Farina and large Wolseley 6/99/Austin A99 Westminster and derivatives.

1963-Wolseley-16-60 engine

1963-Wolseley-16-60 B series engine

Most of the 1500 cc cars lasted only until 1961, though the Di Tellas remained for four more years. The models were replaced with a slightly modified Farina body style with longer wheelbase and smaller rear fins (though the MG and Riley kept the larger fins) and most were renamed. These were now the Austin A60 Cambridge, MG Magnette Mark IV, Morris Oxford VI, Riley 4/72, and Wolseley 16/60. For some buyers, the most important of the 1961 changes affecting the Wolseley was the availability of Borg Warner 35 automatic transmission. Buyers choosing the 4-speed manual transmission version may have been disappointed to find that the 1961 16/60 still came without synchromesh on first gear. By this time all-synchromesh gear-boxes were the norm for most competitor vehicles in the UK.

Changed grille designs make it easy to distinguish the 1961 Austin and Morris models from their predecessors but other versions are less easy to distinguish. Viewed from the outside, the Wolseley 16/60 was differentiated from the 15/60 by the overriders on the bumpers which protruded more than on the earlier car: the plastic mouldings on the rear lights were also modified along with the rear fins, now much reduced in their sharpness.

The 1600 cc Farina models mostly remained in production through to 1968. However, with no rear wheel drive Wolseley-badged replacement produced, the Wolseley 16/60 model continued to be offered for sale until early 1971.

The 16/60 models generally used the 1.6 L (1622 cc) B-Series engine. Again, the Wolseley tailed the pack at 61 hp (46 kW).

PERFORMANCE: Wolseley 16/60 1.6 L (1622 cc)

  • Engine capacity: 99.20 cu in, 1622 cu cm
  • Fuel consumption: 29.0 m imp gal, 24.2 m US gal, 9.7 1 x 100 km
  • Max speed: 78 mph, 125.6 km h
  • max power (SAE): 63 hp at 4500 rpm
  • max torque (SAE): 90 1b ft. 12.4 kgm at 2100 rpm
  • max number of engine rpm: 5400
  • specific power: 38.8 hp/l
  • power-weight ratio: 37.9 lb/hp, 17.2 kg/hp
  • acceleration: 0—50 mph (0 —80 km/h) 13.3 sec

Wolseley 16/60 REAR VIEW

Wolseley 16/60 Rear view

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Technical

  • Wolseley 16/60 Technical details and specifications (1961-1971)

    TRANSMISSION:
    driving wheels: rear
    clutch: single dry plate, hydraulically controlled gear box:mechanical
    gears: 4 + reverse; synchromesh gears:
    gear box ratios: (I) 3.637, (II) 2.215, (III) 1.373, (IV) 1, (Rev) 4.755
    gear leverlocation: central
    final drive: hypoid bevel; ratio: 4.3 : 1.

    CHASSIS: integral
    front suspension:independent, wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar, lever dampers
    rear suspension: rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf-springs, anti-roll bar, lever dampers.

    STEERING:
    cam and peg
    turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 3.25.
    turning radius (between walls): 18.5 ft, 5.6 m
    BRAKES:
    drum, 2 front leading shoes
    braking surface: total 152.98 sq in, 987.00 sq cm.

    ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:
    voltage: 12 V
    battery: 53 Ah
    dynamo: 22 Ah
    ignition distributor: Lucas

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    wheel base: 100.25 in, 2546 mm
    front track: 50.62 in, 1286 mm
    rear track: 51.37 in, 1305 mm
    overall length: 174.50 in. 4432 mm
    overall width: 63.00 in, 1610 mm
    overall height: 58.00 in, 1491 mm
    ground clearance: 6.00 in, 152 mm
    dry weight: 2384 1b, 1081 kg
    distribution of weight: 53 0/0 front axle, 47 0/0 rear axle

    1.6L Engine B series

    No. of cylinders 4/OHV vertical, in line
    Capacity 1622 cc
    Suitable for unleaded petrol No
    Ignition coil Make Lucas Type LA12
    Firing order 1-3-4-2
    Distributor Make Lucas No. 25D4 41282
    Distributor Contact breaker gap 0.4 mm
    Distributor Dwell angle 57-63° (63-70%)
    Fuel system Fuel pump pressure 0.14-0.27 bar bar
    Starter motor Make Lucas Type M35G
    Maximum cranking amps 97-119 A
    Alternator (Dynamo) Make Lucas Type RB106-2/4TR
    Regulated voltage 13.9-14.3 V
    bore and stroke: 3 x 3.50 in, 76.2 x 88.9 mm
    engine capacity: 98.97 cu in, 1,622 cu cm
    compression ratio: 8.3
    cylinder block: cast iron
    cylinder head: cast iron
    crankshaft bearings: 3
    valves: 2 per cylinder, overhead, In line, push-rods and rockers
    camshafts: 1, side
    lubrication: gear pump, full flow filter
    lubricating system capacity: 7.50 imp pt, 9.09 IJS pt, 4.3 1
    carburation: 1 SIJ type HS 2 semi-downdraught carburettor
    fuel feed: electric pump
    cooling system: water

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Service

  • Wolseley 16/60 Practical Instructions and Service Guide (1961-1971) 

    1.6L Engine B series

    fuel: 95-98 oct petrol
    Spark plugs Electrode gap 0.8 mm
    Spark plugs Tighten 35 Nm
    Spark plugs Original equipment Champion Type RN9YC
    Engine oil change 4.96 litres: . 4.3 1, SAE 10-20 (winter) 30 (summer), change every 3,000 miles, 4,800 km
    gearbox oil: 4.50 Imp pt. 5.50 US pt. 2.6 1, SAE 3OW, change every 6,000 miles, 9,700 km
    Automatic transmission oil 6.25 litres
    final drive oil: 2.25 Imp pt. 2.75 US Pt. 1.3 1, SAE 90, change every 6,000 miles. 9,700 km
    steering box 011:0.35 imp pt. 0.42 US pt. 0.21, SAE 90
    greasing: every 3,000 miles, 4.800 km, 8 points
    tappet clearances: inlet 0.015 in, 0.38 mm, exhaust 0.015 in, 0.38 mm
    valve timing: Inlet opens 0° before tdc and closes 50° after bdc, exhaust opens 35° before bdc and closes 15° after tdc
    tyre pressure (normal load): front 23 psi, 1.6 atm, rear 25 psi, 1.8 atm.
    tyres: 5.90 x 14;
    Road wheels Tighten 83 Nm 
    fuel tank capacity: 10 imp gal, 11.9 US gal, 45 1.
    carrying capacity: 882 1b, 400 kg

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