HUDSON HORNET CLUB COUPÊ 1953

The 1953 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe is one of the most legendary cars in American automotive history, famous for its innovative "low center of gravity" (step-down) chassis and its dominance on NASCAR tracks. Below is the detailed technical specification of this classic model. Engine and Performance The Hornet's engine was the largest inline 6-cylinder passenger car engine in production at the time. • Engine Type: Inline six-cylinder (Straight-6), cast iron block and cylinder head (L-Head) • Displacement: 5.0 liters (5,047 cc 308 cubic inches) • Fuel System: 1 two-barrel Carter carburetor (standard) or the optional Twin H-Power (two single-barrel carburetors) • Maximum Power: 145 hp at 3,800 rpm (standard) 170 hp with the Twin H-Power system • Compression Ratio: 7.2:1 (standard) or 7.5:1 (high compression) • Maximum Speed: Approximately 177 km/h (110 mph) in the street version Transmission and Chassis • Gearbox: 3-speed manual on the column (with optional overdrive) or 4-speed Hydramatic automatic (supplied by General Motors) • Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive • Frame: Monocoque with Step-Down design (the chassis rails ran outside the floor, allowing passengers to sit in a lower position, drastically improving stability) Dimensions and Weight • Length: 5.25 meters • Width: 1.96 meters • Height: 1.52 meters • Wheelbase: 3.15 meters • Approximate Weight: 1,620 kg