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Hudson Commodore Saloon

(1949 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)HudsonIssued from1949
ModelCommodore SaloonIssued until
SerieCommodoreNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerHudsonCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5271 mm / 207.5 in / 207.5 inGround clearance203 mm / 8.0 in / 8.0 in
Width1956 mm / 77.0 in / 77.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.67
Height1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 inTotal (curb) weight1746 kg / 3849 lb / 3849 lb
Wheelbase3150 mm / 124.0 in / 124.0 inDry weight
Track front1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 inFuel capacity75 l / 16.5 UK gal / 19.8 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke114.3 mm / 4.50 in / 4.50 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.67
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement4170 cm3 / 254.5 cu in / 254.5 cu in
Cam Designside valve (flathead, L-block, L-head)Unitary capacity521.25 cm3/cylinder / 31.809 cu in/cylinder / 31.809 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio6.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power95.4 kW / 129.7 hp / 129.7 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque269.0 Nm / 198.4 lbft / 198.4 lbft at 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output94.1 kW / 127.9 bhp / 127.9 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output30.7 kW/l / 0.684 bhp/cu in / 0.684 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque64.51 Nm/l / 0.564 lbft/cu in / 0.564 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)11.50 s / 11.50 s / 11.50 sTop (maximal) speed146 km/h / 91 mph / 91 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)18.40 s / 18.40 s / 18.40 sPower-to-weight ratio73.31 kW/ton / 99.67 bhp/ton / 99.67 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringworm & roller  
Turns lock-to-lock5.75Turning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front7.60 x 15Tyres rear7.60 x 15
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Hudson Commodore Saloon

 
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