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1917 Hudson Super Six Series J
Phaeton
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,750.00
No. Produced 20,976
Body Maker
No. Doors 4
Passengers 4
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 125 1/2 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 56 inches
Rear Tread 56 inches
Type Own Vertical, L-head
Displacement 288.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/2 & 5 inches
Compression Ratio-Std
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower
Rated Horsepower 29.4
Torque
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Splash with pressure
Type
Make Detroit Hudson
Type Selective sliding gear
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Unknown
2nd Unknown
3rd Unknown
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Unknown
Disk
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.45 to 1
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & gear
Service External contracting on rear wheels
Front Size Not applicable inches
Rear Size 14 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear wheels
Size 14 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Single
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Honeycomb
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Wood
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size
Spare Location
Fuel 19 Gallons
Oil
Transmission
Cooling System
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
VIN/Serial no. 45000 to 48999
VIN Description
VIN Location
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Additional Information
Serial nos. for RHD models 49000 to 49999 Wire wheels available as special equipment. No. produced is total calendar year production.

Hudson (1916)Horseless 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
The Automobile January 4 1917Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 4 1917Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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