1954 Hudson Wasp specifications

1954 Hudson Wasp data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3023 mm 119 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 5118 mm 201.5 inches
Width 1969 mm 77.5 inches
Height 1534 mm 60.4 inches
Ground clearance 210 mm 8.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1533 kg 3380 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75.8 litres 16.7 [20] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Hudson
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.8 litre
3798 cc
(231.768 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90.5 × 98.4 mm
3.56 × 3.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.92
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 128 PS (126 bhp) (94 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque 349 Nm (257 ft·lb) (35.6 kgm)
at 1800 rpm
Specific output 24.7 kW/litre
33.6 ps/litre
33.2 bhp/litre
0.54 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 91.89 Nm/litre
1.11 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1154.7 kPa (167.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 633 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
83.33 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
61.29 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
82.19 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.32 kg/kW
27.25 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 12.80 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 7.10-15
Tyres rear 7.10-15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1290 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID94259
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 30.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1954 Hudson Wasp added 2002-05-28.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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