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Hudson Commodore Saloon

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 76.20 mm × 114.30 mm 3 in × 4.5 in
Cylinders S-8
Displace 4.2 litre 4170 cc (254.469 cu in)
Engine type SV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 6.50:1
Fuel system 1 Carter carburettor
Maximum power 129.8 PS (128.0 bhp) (95.4 kW) @ 4000 rpm
0-50 mph 11.50 s
0-60 mph 18.40 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 146 km/h (91 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 73.31 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 269.0 Nm (198 ft·lb) (27.4 kgm) @ 1600 rpm
bmep 810.6 kPa (117.6 psi)
Specific torque 64.51 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.67
Unitary capacity 521.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3150 mm
wheelbase 124 in
Length (milimeters) 5271 mm
Length (inches) 207.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1956 mm
Width (inches) 77 in
Height (milimeters) 1524 mm
Height (inches) 60 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters) 203 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 8 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1746 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3849 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 75 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock 5.750
Turning circle
Tyres 7.60 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 28.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1949 Hudson Commodore Saloon PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1949

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