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1948 Hudson Commodore 6 Series 482
Convertible Brougham
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,057.00
No. Produced 27,159
Body Maker Hudson
No. Doors 2
Passengers 6
Model Number
Weight 3,780lbs
Wheelbase 123.875 inches
Length 207.5 inches
Width 77 1/16 inches
Height 60.25 inches
Front Tread 58.5 inches
Rear Tread 55.5 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 262 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 9/16 & 4 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 121@4000
Rated Horsepower 30.4
Torque 200@1600
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as serial niumber
Engine No. Location Stamped on boss near top left side of block, on top of block between no. 1 & no.2 exhaust mainfold flanges.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual 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
Single plate
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.10 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Bendix Duo Servo
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.1 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 7.5 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 18 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.625 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Milestone Car
VIN/Serial no. 482-101 to 482-117301
VIN Description
VIN Location On right front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes all models for this series.

Hudson 1946-1957 Richard LangworthLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Specifications: Two Great Series (1948)Los Angeles Public Library
General Information Handbook for Hudson Built Automobiles by Alex BurrOnline



Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1947Los Angeles Public Library
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Banner Blue
Platinum
Gallant Gray
Harness Tan
Jockey Blue
Deep Maroon
Navahoe Bronze
Piedmont Green
Quartermaster Gray
Ruby Red
Savoy Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
Drive-Master vacuum-electric tranmsissionOpt
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