These are standard specifications for the 1953 Hudson Hornet, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual with Overdrive Dragfast shifter
Chassis # 7C245006
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1951 - 1954 |
| Price : | $2,740-$3,340 |
| Weight : | 3570 lbs | 1619.325 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5047 cc | 308.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.5 in | 114 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Carter 2-barrel WGD | |
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5047 cc | 308.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 240 HP (176.64 KW) |
| Compression : | 7.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Light Alloy |
3 Manual with Overdrive Dragfast shifter
Production Figures
| Total Hudson Production for 1953 : | 66,143 |
| Total 1953 Hornet production : | 27,208 |
| 1953 Hudson Hornet | |
| Hollywood Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 910 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.5 in | 5296 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
Club Coupe
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| Price : | $2,740 |
| Weight : | 3535 lbs | 1603.449 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.5 in | 5296 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
Hollywood Hardtop
| Price : | $3,090 |
| Weight : | 3610 lbs | 1637.468 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.5 in | 5296 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
Convertible Brougham
Chassis # 7C229279
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| Price : | $3,340 |
| Weight : | 3760 lbs | 1705.507 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.5 in | 5296 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Independent front with alloy coil springs and semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.10x15 |
1953 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $9,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.20 |
1953 Hudson Hornet FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Hudson Hornet?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Hudson Hornet? A: The 1953 Hudson Hornet has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1953 Hudson Hornet? A: The 1953 Hudson Hornet has a length of 208.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1953 Hudson Hornet cost when new?A: The 1953 Hudson Hornet cost approximately $2,740 to $3,340 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1953 Hudson Hornet? A: The 1953 Hudson Hornet was offered as a Club Coupe, Convertible Brougham, Hollywood Hardtop, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1953 Hudson Hornet have? A: The 1953 Hudson Hornet had 7.10x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Hudson produce in 1953? A: Hudson produced 66,143 automobiles in 1953.Q: How many 1953 Hornets were produced? A: Hudson produced 27,208 examples of the Hornet in 1953.Q: What engines did the 1953 Hudson Hornet have? A: The 1953 Hudson Hornet had the following engine options: Straight 6L-Head (5047 cc | 308.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 3800 RPM Inline 6L-Head (5047 cc | 308.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) Q: What transmission did the 1953 Hudson Hornet have? A: The 1953 Hudson Hornet had a 3 speed Manual with Overdrive Dragfast shifter gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Hudson Hornet?
How many 1953 Hudson Hornet were produced?
How powerful was the 1953 Hudson Hornet? Was the 1953 Hudson Hornet popular? Was the 1953 Hudson Hornet expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1953 Hudson Hornet?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Hudson Hornet? A: The 1953 Hudson Hornet has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1953 Hudson Hornet? A: The 1953 Hudson Hornet has a length of 208.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1953 Hudson Hornet cost when new?A: The 1953 Hudson Hornet cost approximately $2,740 to $3,340 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1953 Hudson Hornet? A: The 1953 Hudson Hornet was offered as a Club Coupe, Convertible Brougham, Hollywood Hardtop, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1953 Hudson Hornet have? A: The 1953 Hudson Hornet had 7.10x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Hudson produce in 1953? A: Hudson produced 66,143 automobiles in 1953.Q: How many 1953 Hornets were produced? A: Hudson produced 27,208 examples of the Hornet in 1953.Q: What engines did the 1953 Hudson Hornet have? A: The 1953 Hudson Hornet had the following engine options: Straight 6L-Head (5047 cc | 308.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 3800 RPMSimilar Automakers
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