1953 Hudson Hornet Specifications

Specifications

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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

Transmission:
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

Chassis # 7C245006
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
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

Chassis # 7C265361
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Exterior
Price :	$2,740
Weight :	3535 lbs \| 1603.449 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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

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Exterior
Price :	$3,090
Weight :	3610 lbs \| 1637.468 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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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Exterior
Price :	$3,340
Weight :	3760 lbs \| 1705.507 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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

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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.