These are standard specifications for the 1929 Hudson Model R, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Sliding gear; floor shift controls
Chassis # 880053
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Chassis # 620044
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Chassis # 121108
Engine # 589717
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Shaft drive | |
| Coach Work : | Briggs Manufacturing, Biddle and Smart |
| Price : | $1,095-$1,500 |
| Weight : | 3495 lbs | 1585.305 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | Marvel carburetor | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4730 cc | 288.6 cu in. | 4.7 L. |
| Power : | 92 HP (67.712 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 5.0 in | 127 mm. |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Manual Sliding gear; floor shift controls
Production Figures
| Total Hudson Production for 1929 : | 71,179 |
| 1929 Hudson Model R | |
| Cabriolet 2 dr. 5 P : | 1 |
Dimension(s)
Phaeton
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 122.5 in | 3112 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
Convertible Coupe by Briggs Manufacturing
Chassis # 880053
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| Coachwork : | Briggs Manufacturing |
| Price : | $1,450 |
| Weight : | 3580 lbs | 1623.861 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 122.5 in | 3112 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
Standard Sedan
| Price : | $1,175 |
| Weight : | 3785 lbs | 1716.847 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 122.5 in | 3112 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
Coupe
Chassis # 620044
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| Price : | $1,195 |
| Weight : | 3610 lbs | 1637.468 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 122.5 in | 3112 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
C'ch
| Price : | $1,095 |
| Weight : | 3680 lbs | 1669.22 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 122.5 in | 3112 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
Town Sedan
| Price : | $1,375 |
| Weight : | 3795 lbs | 1721.383 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 122.5 in | 3112 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
Victoria by Biddle and Smart
| Coachwork : | Biddle and Smart |
| Price : | $1,500 |
| Weight : | 3795 lbs | 1721.383 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 122.5 in | 3112 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
Landau Sedan by Biddle and Smart
| Coachwork : | Biddle and Smart |
| Price : | $1,500 |
| Weight : | 3825 lbs | 1734.991 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 122.5 in | 3112 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
Roadster
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 122.5 in | 3112 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
Cabriolet
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Engine # 589717
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| Body Designer : | Graber |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 122.5 in | 3112 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Rear : Semi-floating axle | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 31 x 6.50 |
| Wheels : | Wood spoke with detachable 19-inch rims |
1929 Hudson Model R FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1929 Hudson Model R?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1929 Hudson Model R? A: The 1929 Hudson Model R has a wheelbase size of 122.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1929 Hudson Model R cost when new?A: The 1929 Hudson Model R cost approximately $1,095 to $1,500 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1929 Hudson Model R? A: The 1929 Hudson Model R was offered as a Cabriolet, Convertible Coupe, Coupe, C^ch, Landau Sedan, Phaeton, Roadster, Standard Sedan, Town Sedan, Victoria.Q: What tires did the 1929 Hudson Model R have? A: The 1929 Hudson Model R had 31 x 6.50 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1929 Hudson Model R have? A: The 1929 Hudson Model R had Wood spoke with detachable 19-inch rims wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Hudson produce in 1929? A: Hudson produced 71,179 automobiles in 1929.Q: What engine did the 1929 Hudson Model R have? A: The engine powering the 1929 Hudson Model R was a Inline 6L-Head (4730 cc | 288.6 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 92 HP (67.712 KW) @ 3200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1929 Hudson Model R have? A: The 1929 Hudson Model R had a 3 speed Manual Sliding gear; floor shift controls gearbox.