1953 Hudson Hornet specifications

1953 Hudson Hornet data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3150 mm 124 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 5182 mm 204 inches
Width 1972 mm 77.6 inches
Height 1534 mm 60.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1669 kg 3680 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 5 litre
5047 cc
(307.987 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.8 × 114.3 mm
3.81 × 4.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.85
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 147 PS (145 bhp) (108 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque 349 Nm (257 ft·lb) (35.6 kgm)
at 1800 rpm
Specific output 21.4 kW/litre
29.1 ps/litre
28.7 bhp/litre
0.47 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 69.15 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.7:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 869 kPa (126 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 841.17 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
88.09 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
64.79 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
86.88 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.44 kg/kW
25.78 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID60269
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 34.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Hudson Hornet added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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