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Wolseley 18/85 (1938 to 1948)
Wolseley 18/85 (1938 to 1948)
Overview
Manufacturer	Wolseley
Production	1938-1939 1945-1948 8213 built post war
Body and chassis
Body style	4 door saloon
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	2322 cc Straight-6
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2654 mm (104 inches)
Length	4369 mm
Width	1702 mm
Height	1676 mm
Curb weight	1422 kg
Chronology
Successor	Wolseley 6/80

The Wolseley 18/85 is an automobile which was produced by Wolseley in the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1948.

Introduced in 1938, the 18/85 was built on a 104 inch wheelbase, and was powered by an 85 bhp, twin carburettor, overhead valve, 2322cc, inline six cylinder engine, which it shared with the MG SA. Post-war production of the model began in the autumn of 1945 and totaled 8213 vehicles.

Achievements

An 18/85 driven by Humphrey Symons and Bertie Browning set a London to Cape Town record of 31 days 22 hours, completing the 10,300 mile journey on 21 January 1939. The time included a 12-day break for repairs following a plunge into the Gada River in the Belgian Congo.

Wolseley 18/85 of 1967 to 1971

The 18/85 model name was again used on a Wolseley from 1967 to 1971. This was a variant of the BMC ADO17, which was also marketed under Austin and Morris names.

Production

• Production:
  8213
• Price at launch:
  £680
• Price (excellent)
  £5,250
• Price (good):
  £4,000
• Price (average):
  £2,000
• Price (project):
  £750

Performance

• 0-60mph:
  25.4secs
• Top speed:
  75.0mph
• Power:
  85.0bhp
• Torque:
  111.0lb/ft
• MPG:
  19.0mpg

Engine

• Configuration:
  in-line six
• Aspiration:
  Normal
• Fuel:
  Petrol
• Fuel delivery:
  carburettor

Chassis

• Suspension Front:
  Beam axle, semi-elliptic leaf spring
• Suspension Rear:
  Live axle, semi-elliptic leaf spring
• Steering:
  N/A
• Bodyframe:
  chassis and seperate body
• Transmission:
  Four-speed manual

Dimensions

• Length:
  4369mm
• Wheelbase:
  2654mm
• Width:
  1702mm
• Height:
  1676mm
• Weight:
  1422kgs