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| 1941 Hudson Commodore 6 Series 12 | ||
| Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $935.00 | |
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Hudson | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 3 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,000lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 121 inches | |
| Length | 203 1/2 inches | |
| Width | 72 3/4 inches | |
| Height | 68 3/4 inches | |
| Front Tread | 56 1/4 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 1/2 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own, L-head | |
| Displacement | 212 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 & 5 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 102@4000 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 21.6 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 3 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Same as car serial number. | |
| Engine No. Location | Stamped on top of block between Nos. 1 and 2 exhaust manifold flanges. | |
| Lubrication | Duo-flo system | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Duplex downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.61 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.65 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.17 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Wet plate with Bendix power unit | ||
| Clutch Size | 8.6 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Helical bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4 1/9 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Bendix hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | |||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | 4 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 6.25 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 16 1/2 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 1/2 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2 Pounds | ||
| Cooling System | 13 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 2 3/4 Pounds | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Non Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 12,101 and up | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on right front door hinge pillar post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Super Six and Commodore Six mostly same chassis. Optional Differential Ratios available. No. produced is total Hudson calendar year production. | |||
| References | |
| 1941 Hudson Owners Manual | 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 Burr | Online |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Automobile Topics February 3 1942 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Queens Gray | ||
| GunMetallical Blue | ||
| Maroon | ||
| Baronet Blue | ||
| Crystal Bronze | ||
| GunMetallical (Opal) | ||
| Hollywood Tan | ||
| Jewel Blue | ||
| Newport Tan | ||
| Pine Green | ||
| Quaker Gray | ||
| Richmond Gray | ||
| Regal Red | ||
| Silver Green | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |