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| 1956 Hudson Hornet Special 8 Series 35650 | ||
| Hollywood Hardtop | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,741.00 | |
| No. Produced | 229 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Hudson | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | 35657-1 | |
| Weight | 6,488lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 114.25 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 57.8 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 250.15 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 3 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 190@4900 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 39.2 | |
| Torque | 240@2500 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | G1001 to G7288 | |
| Engine No. Location | On lower right front corner of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.55 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.49 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.10 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 9 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 9 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.7 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 4 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 10 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Z-1001 to Z-2757 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on center cowl below hood. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Hudson 1946-1957 Richard Langworth | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| 1956 Hudson | Los Angeles Public Library |
| General Information Handbook for Hudson Built Automobiles by Alex Burr | Online |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Bermuda Green | ||
| Sunburst Yellow | ||
| Willow Green | ||
| Polo Green | ||
| Mint Green | ||
| Solitaire Blue | ||
| Frost White | ||
| Pacific Blue | ||
| Crocus Yellow | ||
| Grenadier Red | ||
| Boulevard Gray | ||
| Ballerina Red | ||
| Golden Brown | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |