Within months of the 15/60's launch, BMC rebadged the same Pininfarina body five more times across Austin, Riley, MG and Morris.
Lead trim: 15/60 1.5 B-Series single-carb (1489 cc, 52 hp)
Wolseley 15/601958–1961
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FactWithin months of the 15/60's launch, BMC rebadged the same Pininfarina body five more times across Austin, Riley, MG and Morris.
The Wolseley 15/60 was produced from 1958 to 1961 (24,579 made) and was the first of the mid-sized Pinin Farina-styled automobiles manufactured by the British Motor Corporation, launched in December 1958 as part of BMC's Wolseley brand; within months the similar Riley 4/68, Austin A55 Cambridge Mark II, MG Magnette Mark III and Morris Oxford V appeared, and the design was eventually shared with seven other marques (later licensed in Argentina as the Di Tella 1500, Traveller and Argenta). With its leather seats and polished wooden dashboard the Wolseley was the up-market non-sporting version of the range. Its 1.5 L (1489 cc) B-Series inline-four, with a single SU carburettor, gave just 52 hp, the bottom of the range with the Austin Cambridge and Morris Oxford. The front suspension was independent using coil springs with a live axle and semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear, with Girling hydraulic brakes with 9 in drums and cam and peg steering. A car tested by The Motor in 1959 had a top speed of 76.6 mph and reached 0–60 mph in 25.6 seconds (31.0 mpg), and cost £991 including taxes of £331. It was replaced in September 1961 by the 16/60.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/60 1.5 B-Series single-carb (1489 cc, 52 hp) | 1958–1961 | 1.5 L Inline-4 | 52 hp | — | 25.6 s | RWD | — | — |
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