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1956 Hudson Wasp Super 6 Series 35640
Sedan
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,416.00
No. Produced 2,519
Body Maker Hudson
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number 35645-1
Weight 3,264lbs
Wheelbase 114.25 inches
Length 202.3 inches
Width 78 inches
Height 63.3 inches
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 120@4000
Rated Horsepower 21.6
Torque 158@1400
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting M8701
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 12 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. W-8101 to W-10619
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on center cowl below hood.
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Additional Information

Hudson 1946-1957 Richard LangworthLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1956 HudsonLos 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 November 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1956Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Bermuda Green
Sunburst Yellow
Willow Green
Polo Green
Mint Green
Solitaire Blue
Frost White
Pacific Blue
Crocus Yellow
Grenadier Red
Boulevard Gray
Ballerina Red
Golden Brown
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
Power steeringOpt
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