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1955 Hudson Custom Wasp 6 Series 35540-2
Sedan
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,460.00
No. Produced 5,551
Body Maker Hudson
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number 35545-2
Weight 3,347lbs
Wheelbase 114.25 inches
Length 202.3 inches
Width 78 inches
Height
Front Tread 59.5 inches
Rear Tread 59.7 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 115@4000
Rated Horsepower 21.6
Torque 158@1400
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting M(or MC)-1001
Engine No. Location Stamped on boss on top left side of block near no. 2 cylinder.
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 Coil springs
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 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
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.25 Pints
Cooling System 13 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting W(or WC)-1001 to W(or WC)-8026
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on center cowl below hood.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes Super Wasp sedan.

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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 1955Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1955Detroit 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 Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Caribbean Blue
Midshipman Blue
Island Green
Bermuda Green
Mist Blue
Sunburst Yellow
Snowberry White
Palomino Brown
Rio Red
Coral Red
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
Power steeringOpt
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