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1940 Hudson Super 6 Series 41
Convertible Coupe
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
1940 Hudson 8 Convertible

1940 Hudson 8 Convertible

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Original Base Price $995.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Hudson
No. Doors 2
Passengers 5
Model Number
Weight 2,980lbs
Wheelbase 118 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 56 1/4 inches
Rear Tread 59 1/2 inches
Type Own, L-head
Displacement 212 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 & 5 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 102@4000
Rated Horsepower 21.6
Torque
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Duo-flo system
Type Duplex downdraft
Make Carter
Type Synchro-shift
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Unknown
2nd Unknown
3rd Unknown
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Unknown
Wet plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4 1/9 to 1
Front
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Roller tooth
Service Hydraulic
Front Size
Rear Size 10 1/16 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 1/16 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
Tire Size 6 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 16 1/2 Gallons
Oil 4 1/2 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 13 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
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Additional Information
Running boards are optional on this model. No. produced is total Hudson calendar year production.

Hudson for 1940 - A New Low Cost for LuxuryHorseless 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 January 8 1940Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Queens Gray
GunMetallical Blue
Harbor Blue
California Cream
Baltic Blue
Jay Blue
Maroon
Naples Tan
Pearl Green
Sage Green
Morocco Red
Boulevard Blue
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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