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| 1948 Hudson Super Six Series 481 | ||
| Convertible Brougham | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,836.00 | |
| No. Produced | 49,388 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Hudson | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,220lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 123.875 inches | |
| Length | 207.5 inches | |
| Width | 77 1/16 inches | |
| Height | 60.25 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58.5 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 55.5 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 262 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 9/16 & 4 3/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 121@4000 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 30.4 | |
| Torque | 200@1600 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Same as serial niumber | |
| Engine No. Location | Stamped on boss near top left side of block, on top of block between no. 1 & no.2 exhaust mainfold flanges. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual 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 | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.10 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Bendix Duo Servo | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Tubular and fin | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.1 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 7.5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 18 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.625 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 481-101 to 481-117300 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On right front door hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced includes all models for this series. | |||
| References | |
| Hudson 1946-1957 Richard Langworth | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Specifications: Two Great Series (1948) | Los Angeles Public Library |
| General Information Handbook for Hudson Built Automobiles by Alex Burr | Online |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age January 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age November 1947 | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Banner Blue | ||
| Platinum | ||
| Gallant Gray | ||
| Harness Tan | ||
| Jockey Blue | ||
| Deep Maroon | ||
| Navahoe Bronze | ||
| Piedmont Green | ||
| Quartermaster Gray | ||
| Ruby Red | ||
| Savoy Green | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Drive-Master vacuum-electric tranmsission | Opt | |