Wolseley 6-99 (1959)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 83.34mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 2912cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph

 

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Twin SU H4
Bore 138” dia.
Main Jet 0.090″
Standard M5

Valving

Intake tappet clearance 0.012″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain links and timing wheels
Intake valve opens
5° BTDC
(TDC at 0.030″ tappet clearance)

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.014″ – 0.016″
Plug gap 0.025″
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing TDC

 

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck 10″ dia. (with manual gearbox only)
Clutch linings Wound yarn

Brakes

Brake type Lockheed disc (front); drum (rear)
Brake linings Ferodo DS3 (front); DON R7 (rear)

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 18
Camber
Caster angle 1¼°
King pin angle 7½°