(1949 model)
| Marque (make) | Hudson | Issued from | 1949 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Commodore 8 Club Coupé | Issued until | |
| Serie | Commodore | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Hudson | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5271 mm / 207.5 in / 207.5 in | Ground clearance | 203 mm / 8.0 in / 8.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1962 mm / 77.2 in / 77.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Height | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1702 kg / 3752 lb / 3752 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3150 mm / 124.0 in / 124.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1486 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | 57.0 % / 57.0 % / 57.0 % |
| Track rear | 1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 in | Fuel capacity | 75 l / 16.5 UK gal / 19.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 114.3 mm / 4.50 in / 4.50 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.67 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 4170 cm3 / 254.5 cu in / 254.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | side valve (flathead, L-block, L-head) | Unitary capacity | 521.25 cm3/cylinder / 31.809 cu in/cylinder / 31.809 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 6.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 95.4 kW / 129.7 hp / 129.7 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 269.0 Nm / 198.4 lbft / 198.4 lbft at 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 94.1 kW / 127.9 bhp / 127.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 30.7 kW/l / 0.684 bhp/cu in / 0.684 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 64.51 Nm/l / 0.564 lbft/cu in / 0.564 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 13.60 s / 13.60 s / 13.60 s | Top (maximal) speed | 146 km/h / 91 mph / 91 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 17.50 s / 17.50 s / 17.50 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 75.21 kW/ton / 102.26 bhp/ton / 102.26 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | worm & roller | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 5.75 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 7.60 x 15 | Tyres rear | 7.60 x 15 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Hudson Commodore 8 Club Coupé
