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1951 Hudson Commodore Eight Series 8A
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,543.00
No. Produced 14,243
Body Maker Hudson
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number
Weight 3,600lbs
Wheelbase 123.875 inches
Length 208 3/32 inches
Width 77 11/32 inches
Height 60.375 inches
Front Tread 58.5 inches
Rear Tread 55.5 inches
Type Own Straight 8, L-head
Displacement 254.4 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.7 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 128@4200
Rated Horsepower 28.8
Torque 198@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
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.10 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 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 Fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size 15 x 5
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 7.1 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 7 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 18.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.625 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 8A-1001 to 8A-132028
VIN Description
VIN Location On right front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes all models for this series.

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8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
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Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Texas Tan
Dk Maroon
Bali Blue
Pacific Blue
Corinthian Cream
Toro Red
Dk Platinum
Admiral Blue
Naples Green
Northern Gray
Neptune Blue Green
Jefferson Green
Newport Gray
Burgandy Maroon
French Gray
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydra-Matic automatic transmissionOpt
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