1953 Hudson Wasp Specifications

Specifications

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

Transmission:
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

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Price :	$2,265
Weight :	3460 lbs \| 1569.43 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$2,310
Weight :	3450 lbs \| 1564.894 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$2,810
Weight :	3530 lbs \| 1601.181 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$3,050
Weight :	3650 lbs \| 1655.612 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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

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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.