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Hudson Super Wasp

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 90.50 mm × 111.10 mm 3.56 in × 4.37 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 4.3 litre 4293 cc (261.975 cu in)
Engine type SV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
Maximum power 141.9 PS (140.0 bhp) (104.4 kW) @ 4000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 87.55 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 349.0 Nm (257 ft·lb) (35.6 kgm) @ 1800 rpm
bmep 1021.6 kPa (148.2 psi)
Specific torque 81.3 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.81
Unitary capacity 715.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3023 mm
wheelbase 119 in
Length (milimeters) 5156 mm
Length (inches) 203 in
Width (milimeters) 1969 mm
Width (inches) 77.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1524 mm
Height (inches) 60 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters) 210 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 8.3 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1599 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3525 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
Turning circle 12.80 m
Tyres 7.10-15
Wheels
Brakes F/R 2LS/LT-BDS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.09

General information

RAC rating 30.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1953 Hudson Super Wasp PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1953

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