The first generation of the large Farinas was introduced with the Austin A99 Westminster, with the Wolseley 6/99 following shortly after in 1959 to replace the 6/90. It used the same 2.9 liter, 2912 cc, C-Series straight six, with 102 bhp and twin SU carburettors, as the Austin-Healey 3000. Lockheed 10.75 inch disc brakes were fitted at the front with 10 inch drum brakes at the rear and vacuum servo assistance. Its model years run from 1959 to 1961.
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Source Wikipedia: Wolseley 6/99Lead paragraph, BMCtier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, BMC
Production began in 1959 and the cars were updated and renamed for 1961.
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6/99 following shortly after in 1959
Year: Wolseley 6/99
6/99 following shortly after in 1959
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Wolseley 6/99 and 6/110
Wolseley 6/99, engine
It used the same 2.9 L (2912 cc) C-Series straight-6, 102 bhp (76 kW), twin SU carburettor engine from the Austin-Healey 3000.
Body style, sedan: Wolseley 6/99
The Wolseley 6/99 and 6/110 were the final large Wolseley cars.
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