Wolseley Wasp

Not to be confused with Hudson Wasp.

Wolseley Wasp
Wasp 6-light saloon
Overview
Manufacturer	Wolseley Motors Limited
Production	1935–1936
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon
Powertrain
Engine	1069 cc four-cylinder overhead camshaft
Dimensions
Wheelbase	90 in (2,300 mm) [1]
Length	137 in (3,500 mm) [1]
Width	57.5 in (1,460 mm) [1]
Chronology
Successor	Wolseley Ten

The Wolseley Wasp was a light saloon car produced by Wolseley Motors Limited in 1935 and 1936. It was an updated version of the Wolseley Nine model with a larger engine and steel disc wheels.

The overhead camshaft engine had 12-volt electrics and drove the rear wheels via a four-speed gearbox. Hydraulic brakes were fitted.

In all, 5,815 cars were made. ^[2]

Wasp 6-light saloon, 1935

References

1. Culshaw, David; Horrobin, Peter (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN   0-333-16689-2.^{[ page needed ]}
2. Sedgwick, M. (1989). A-Z of Cars of the 1930s. Devon, UK: Bay View Books. ISBN   1-870979-38-9.^{[ page needed ]}