1954 Hudson Jet 1D specifications

1954 Hudson Jet 1D data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2667 mm 105 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4597 mm 181 inches
Width 1702 mm 67 inches
Height 1549 mm 61 inches
Ground clearance 210 mm 8.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1202 kg 2650 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 56.8 litres 12.5 [15] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Hudson
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.3 litre
3303 cc
(201.561 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 76.2 × 120.7 mm
3 × 4.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.63
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 105 PS (104 bhp) (78 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque 214 Nm (158 ft·lb) (21.8 kgm)
at 1400 rpm
Specific output 23.5 kW/litre
31.9 ps/litre
31.5 bhp/litre
0.52 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 64.79 Nm/litre
0.78 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 814.2 kPa (118.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 550.5 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
87.73 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
64.52 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
86.52 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.5 kg/kW
25.89 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 10.20 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.40-15
Tyres rear 6.40-15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 852 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID94248
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 21.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1954 Hudson Jet 1D added 2002-05-28.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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