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Hudson Hornet

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.80 mm × 114.30 mm 3.81 in × 4.5 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 5 litre 5047 cc (307.987 cu in)
Engine type SV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 7.50:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 172.4 PS (170.0 bhp) (126.8 kW) @ 3800 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 12.20 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.50 s
Standing km
Top speed 171 km/h (106 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 94.39 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 377.0 Nm (278 ft·lb) (38.4 kgm) @ 2600 rpm
bmep 938.7 kPa (136.1 psi)
Specific torque 74.7 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.85
Unitary capacity 841.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3150 mm
wheelbase 124 in
Length (milimeters) 5287 mm
Length (inches) 208.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1971 mm
Width (inches) 77.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1533 mm
Height (inches) 60.4 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1801 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3971 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 75.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.7 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 20 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 5.500
Turning circle
Tyres 7.60 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 2X3A
Top gear ratio 0.70
Final drive ratio 4.55

General information

RAC rating 34.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1954 Hudson Hornet PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1954

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