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| 1955 Hudson Rambler Fleet Special Series 2500-1 |
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| Club Sedan |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Summary |
| Original Base Price |
$1,585.00
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| No. Produced |
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Hudson
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| No. Doors |
2
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| Passengers |
5
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| Model Number |
5516
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| Weight |
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
100 inches
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| Length |
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| Width |
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| Height |
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| Front Tread |
54.6 inches
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| Rear Tread |
53 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 | 7.3 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 7.5 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 90@3800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 23.44 | |
| Torque | 150@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 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 |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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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 |
8 inches
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| Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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| Size |
8 inches
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| Other Systems Specifications | |
| Exhaust System | | |
| Ignition System | Distributor & coil | |
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | |
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | |
| Radiator | Fin and tube | |
| Fuel Type | Regular | |
| Mileage | | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
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| Tire Type | | |
| Tire Size | | |
| Spare Location | Trunk | |
| Capacities | |
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | |
| Oil | 4 Quarts | |
| Transmission | 1.5 Pints | |
| Cooling System | 11 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. | | |
| VIN Description |
| VIN Location | Plate on center cowl, below hood. | |
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| Additional Information | | |
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Serial Nos.: D205000 to D276099 & DC15001 to DC23325
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| References | |
| General Information Handbook for Hudson Built Automobiles by Alex Burr | Online
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