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Wolseley 16/60

Overview

Manufacturer	BMC
Also called	Wolseley 4/60 (Netherlands)
Production	1961-1971 63,082
Body and chassis
Related	Austin A60 Cambridge MG Magnette Mark IV Morris Oxford VI Riley 4/72
Engine	1.6 L B-Series I4
Transmission	4-speed manual automatic
Wheel base	100.25 in, 2546 mm
Length	174.50 in. 4432 mm
Height	58.00 in, 1491 mm
Dry weight	2384 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

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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