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1956 Hudson Hornet Special 8 Series 35650
Hollywood Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,741.00
No. Produced 229
Body Maker Hudson
No. Doors 2
Passengers 6
Model Number 35657-1
Weight 6,488lbs
Wheelbase 114.25 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 57.8 inches
Rear Tread 58 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 250.15 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/2 & 3 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 190@4900
Rated Horsepower 39.2
Torque 240@2500
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers G1001 to G7288
Engine No. Location On lower right front corner of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.55 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.49 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 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 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System Dual
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 4 Pints
Cooling System 10 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Z-1001 to Z-2757
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
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
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
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