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1946 Hudson Super Eight Series 53
Club Coupe
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $1,664.00
No. Produced 3,961
Body Maker Hudson
No. Doors 2
Passengers 6
Model Number
Weight 3,185lbs
Wheelbase 121 inches
Length 207 inches
Width 72.75 inches
Height 68.75 inches
Front Tread 56 5/16 inches
Rear Tread 59.5 inches
Type Own Straight 8, L-head
Displacement 254.4 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 128@4200
Rated Horsepower 28.8
Torque 193@1600
Main Bearings 5
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 Duoflo splash system
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.88 to 1
2nd 1.82 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.50 to 1
Clutch Size 9 13/16 inches
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.11 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Bendix Duo Automatic
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 Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6 x 16
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 16.5 Gallons
Oil 7 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 18 Quarts
Rear Differential 2.75 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 33-101 to 33-95085
VIN Description
VIN Location On right front door 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
Hudson Mechanical Procedure Manual (1942-1947)Los Angeles Public Library
1946 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
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Spring Green
Bar Harbor Blue
Copper Red
Harvest Tan
Nepal Ivory
Jamestown Blue
Hudson Black
Majestic Maroon
Paragon Green
Quaker Gray
Saxon Green
Jewel Blue
Peasant Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
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