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Original Base Price |
$1,773.00
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No. Produced |
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Hudson
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No. Doors |
4
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Passengers |
5
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Model Number |
5615-1
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Weight |
2,906lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
100 inches
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Length |
198.9 inches
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Width |
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Height |
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Front Tread |
57.8 inches
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Rear Tread |
58 inches
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Engine | |
Type | Inline, L-head | |
Displacement | 195.6 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 6 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 1/8 & 4 1/4 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 7.47 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
Brake Horsepower | 120@4200 | |
Rated Horsepower | 23.44 | |
Torque | 170@1600 | |
Main Bearings | 4 | |
Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
Block Material | Cast Iron | |
Engine Numbers | | |
Engine No. Location | Upper left front corner of block or left side of block in front. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Single downdraft
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Make |
Carter
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Transmission | |
Type | Helical | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.61 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.63 to 1 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 3.54 to 1 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
8.5 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.77 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent coil springs
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Rear |
Coil springs
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Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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Brakes |
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Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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Front Size |
9 inches
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Rear Size |
9 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
9 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | | |
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 | 6.4 x 15 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 20 Gallons | |
Oil | 4 Quarts | |
Transmission | 2.25 Pints | |
Cooling System | 10 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 3 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | Starting D276101 | |
VIN Description |
VIN Location | Plate on center cowl below hood. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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Optional 195.6 ci engine used with Hydra-Matic transmission.
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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
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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 |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
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 |
| Automatic transmission | Opt |
| Power steering | Opt |
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