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1954 Hudson Jet Liner Series 3D
Sedan
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,057.00
No. Produced 14,224
Body Maker Hudson
No. Doors 4
Passengers 7
Model Number
Weight 2,760lbs
Wheelbase 104.4 inches
Length 180.7 inches
Width 67.1 inches
Height 62.8 inches
Front Tread 54 inches
Rear Tread 52 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 201.45 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 & 4 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 8.0 to 1
Brake Horsepower 104@4000
Rated Horsepower 21.6
Torque 158@1400
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 Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.605 to 1
2nd 1.63 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.536 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.125 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.10 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size 15 x 4.50
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.4 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 15 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 1.5 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 1/3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 3D269060 to 3D319720
VIN Description
VIN Location On right front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes all Jet Series models.

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



Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
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 1954Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1954Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Beret Blue
Spring Green
St. Clair Gray
Pacific Blue Green
Silver Blue
Roman Bronze
Palm Beach Green
Royal Red
Pasture Green
Algerian Blue
Coronation Cream
Ebony Black
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
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