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1941 Hudson Commodore Custom 8 Series 15/17
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,438.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Hudson
No. Doors 4
Passengers 7
Model Number
Weight 3,440lbs
Wheelbase 128 inches
Length 210 1/4 inches
Width 72 3/4 inches
Height 68 3/4 inches
Front Tread 56 1/4 inches
Rear Tread 59 1/2 inches
Type Own Straight 8, L-head
Displacement 254.4 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 128@4200
Rated Horsepower 28.8
Torque
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as car serial number.
Engine No. Location Stamped on top of block between Nos. 1 and 2 exhaust manifold flanges.
Lubrication Duo-flo system
Type Duplex downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.61 to 1
2nd 1.65 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.17 to 1
Wet plate with Bendix power unit
Clutch Size 9.8 inches
Semifloating
Helical bevel
Differential Ratio 4 1/9 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Bendix hydraulic
Front Size
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 6.5 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 16 1/2 Gallons
Oil 9 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pounds
Cooling System 18 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 3/4 Pounds
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
VIN/Serial no. 17,101 and up
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on right front door hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information
This wheelbase is 128 inches. Optional Differential Ratios available. No. produced is total Hudson calendar year production.

1941 Hudson Owners ManualHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
General Information Handbook for Hudson Built Automobiles by Alex BurrOnline



The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Topics February 3 1942Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Maroon
Baronet Blue
Crystal Bronze
GunMetallical (Opal)
Hollywood Tan
Jewel Blue
Newport Tan
Pine Green
Quaker Gray
Richmond Gray
Regal Red
Silver Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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