These are standard specifications for the 1953 Hudson Wasp, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Hydra-Matic Drive
Chassis # 5C-221320
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1952 - 1956 |
| Price : | $2,265-$3,050 |
| Weight : | 3380 lbs | 1533.142 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 112 BHP (82.432 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Light Alloy |
| Carter 1-barrel WA-1 | |
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4293 cc | 262.0 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
| Power : | 127 BHP (93.472 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Carter 1-barrel WA-1 | |
Automatic Hydra-Matic Drive
Production Figures
| Total Hudson Production for 1953 : | 66,143 |
| Total 1953 Wasp production : | 17,792 |
| 1953 Hudson Wasp | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.5 in | 5118 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 5.5 in | 140 mm. |
Two-door Sedan
| Price : | $2,265 |
| Weight : | 3460 lbs | 1569.43 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.5 in | 5118 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 5.5 in | 140 mm. |
Club Coupe
| Price : | $2,310 |
| Weight : | 3450 lbs | 1564.894 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.5 in | 5118 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 5.5 in | 140 mm. |
Holiday Hardtop
Chassis # 5C-221320
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| Price : | $2,810 |
| Weight : | 3530 lbs | 1601.181 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.5 in | 5118 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 5.5 in | 140 mm. |
Convertible Brougham
| Price : | $3,050 |
| Weight : | 3650 lbs | 1655.612 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.5 in | 5118 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 5.5 in | 140 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with coil springs Rear : Leaf spring | |
| 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 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Hudson Wasp?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Hudson Wasp? A: The 1953 Hudson Wasp has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1953 Hudson Wasp? A: The 1953 Hudson Wasp has a length of 201.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1953 Hudson Wasp cost when new?A: The 1953 Hudson Wasp cost approximately $2,265 to $3,050 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1953 Hudson Wasp? A: The 1953 Hudson Wasp was offered as a Club Coupe, Convertible Brougham, Holiday Hardtop, Sedan, Two-door Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1953 Hudson Wasp have? A: The 1953 Hudson Wasp 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 Wasps were produced? A: Hudson produced 17,792 examples of the Wasp in 1953.Q: What engines did the 1953 Hudson Wasp have? A: The 1953 Hudson Wasp had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 112 BHP (82.432 KW) @ 4000 RPM Inline 6L-Head (4293 cc | 262.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 127 BHP (93.472 KW) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1953 Hudson Wasp have? A: The 1953 Hudson Wasp had a Automatic Hydra-Matic Drive gearbox.