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| 1935 Hudson De Luxe 8 Series 55 HU | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $935.00 | |
| No. Produced | 30,757 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Hudson | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 117 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 56 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own Straight 8, L-head | |
| Displacement | 254.4 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 & 4 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | ||
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | ||
| Rated Horsepower | 28.8 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | 55000 to 68900 | |
| Engine No. Location | On left side of block opposit No. 8 cylinder. | |
| Lubrication | ||
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.42 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.61 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.99 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate power | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | |||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & sector | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, mechanical | ||
| Front Size | 9 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on 4 wheels | ||
| Size | 9 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 | Steel spoke | ||
| Wheel Mfr | Motor Wheel | ||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.25 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | |||
| Oil | 7 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 23 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Non Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 55,101 and up | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on dash under hood. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced is total Hudson calendar year production. | |||
| References | |
| General Information Handbook for Hudson Built Automobiles by Alex Burr | Online |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Automobile Trade Journal April 1935 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Croyden Green | |
| Hudson Maroon | ||
| Classic Blue | ||
| Daphnis Green | ||
| Rustic Green | ||
| Steel Dust | ||
| Hudson Blue | ||
| Sun Tan | ||
| Cromwell Green | ||
| Harvest Gold | ||
| Persian Gray | ||
| Desert Tan | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |