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1931 Hudson Great 8 Series U
Deluxe Brougham
Standard Specifications
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1931 Hudson Great 8 Series U  5 Pass Brougham

1931 Hudson Great 8 Series U 5 Pass Brougham

Image Courtesy of Alex Burr & Carl Weber Collection

Original Base Price $1,375.00
No. Produced 17,487
Body Maker Hudson
No. Doors 4
Passengers 5
Model Number
Weight 3,480lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own, L-head
Displacement 233.7 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 2 7/8 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.8 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not Aplicable
Brake Horsepower 87@3600
Rated Horsepower 26.4
Torque
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers 32671 to 54999
Engine No. Location Left side of block
Lubrication
Type
Make Marvel
Type
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.64 to 1
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & sector
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, mechanical
Front Size
Rear Size
Emergency Internal expanding on 4 wheels
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Artillery
Wheel Mfr Motor Wheel
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 5.5 x 18
Spare Location
Fuel
Oil 8 Quarts
Transmission 1 3/4 Pounds
Cooling System 18 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pounds
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
VIN/Serial no. 57,115 and up
VIN Description Total Digits: 5
Digits 1-5: Production number
VIN Location On dash under hood.
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Additional Information
No. produced is total Hudson calendar year production.

General Information Handbook for Hudson Built Automobiles by Alex BurrOnline



The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932)Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Trade Journal January 1931Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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