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1942 Hudson Commodore Custom 8 Series 25/27
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,510.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Hudson
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,395lbs
Wheelbase 128 inches
Length 207 3/8 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread 56 5/16 inches
Rear Tread 59 1/2 inches
Type Own Straight 8, L-head
Displacement 254.4 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 128@4200
Rated Horsepower 28.8
Torque
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Duo-flo system
Type Duplex downdraft
Make Carter
Type Synchro-shift
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Unknown
2nd Unknown
3rd Unknown
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Unknown
Single plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Differential Ratio 4.55 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Hydraulic
Front Size
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 15
Spare Location
Fuel 16 1/2 Gallons
Oil 9 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 18 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
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Additional Information
No. produced is total Hudson calendar year production.

New 1942 HudsonHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
General Information Handbook for Hudson Built Automobiles by Alex BurrOnline



The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 1942Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Maroon
GunMetallical (Opal)
Brigade Blue
Copper Russet
Hickory Tan
Jackson Blue
Nomad Tan
Pagentry Green
Quartz Gray
Republic Gray
Royal Red
Spring Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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