Wolseley
Hornet
The Wolseley
Hornet was a Mini with a longer rear end that gave it a proper
looking and larger boot. The front had the usual Wolseley styled
grille with the illuminated badge. Inside it had oval nacelle
instruments from the Cooper, seats were an improvement on the Mini
been similar to the Cooper. With more sound-deadening it was a lot
quieter on the road.
Hornet
MK I
Date
when launched October 1961
Discontinued in 1963
Total produced 28,455 all versions
Engine
848 cc 34 bhp at 5,000 rpm Max torque 44lbs/ft at 2,900
rpm
Main
measurements
Length
10ft 8.8ins Width 4ft 5ins Height 4ft 7ins
Wheel Base 6ft 8ins Track front 3ft 11.8ins rear 3ft 9.9ins
Price
ex Works October 1961 £672
Woseley
Hornet MK II
The
MK II came out in March 1963 the main change been that the engine
was increased to 998 cc. The next change was when the suspension
was upgraded to the Hydrolastic system in October 1964
Hornet MK II
Date
when launched March 1963
Discontinued in 1966
Total produced 28,455 all versions
Engine
998 cc 38 bhp at 5,250 rpm Max torque 52lbs/ft at 2,700
rpm
Main
measurements
Length
10ft 8.8ins Width 4ft 5ins Height 4ft 7ins
Wheel Base 6ft 8ins Track front 3ft 11.8ins rear 3ft 9.9ins
