The General Information Handbook for Hudson Automobiles by Alex ...

1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
SPECIFICATIONS
Price when new - $4800 f o b Detroit (1955)
Options - Standard equipment includes flow through ventilation, Borrani Wire wheels, Twin-H- Power, aluminum head. Anatomical
bucket seats, leather upholstery, backup lights, seatbelts, day/night mirror.
ENGINE
Type L-head in-line Maximum hp@rpm 114@4000
No. of cylinders 6 Max. torque @ rpm 166 @ 2000
Main bearings 4 Compression ratio 8.0.1
Lubrication Full pressure Induction system (2) 1 bbl. carburetors.
Bore & Stroke 3.00 x 4.75 in Displacement 202 cu in
CLUTCH
TRANSMISSION
DIFFERENTIAL
Type
Diameter
Actuation
Single dry plate, woven asbestos lining
9.0 inch
Mechanical - foot pedal
Type
3-speed manual - synchromesh
Ratios - 1st 2.60:1
- 2nd 1.63:1
- 3rd 1.00 :1
- Reverse 3.53:1
Type
Hypoid, open propeller shaft
Ratio 4.10:1
STEERING
Type Worm & roller Ratio 18.2:1
Turns - lock to lock 4.0 Turn circle 38.5 ft
BRAKES
CHASSIS & BODY
Type
Drum diameter
Total lining area
Frame Unit
Body construction
Body style
Drums hydraulic Internal expanding
9.0 inch
132.14 sq. inches
Chassis platform hand-formed aluminum body
Reinforced aluminum on unitized steel chassis platform
2-door, 2-pass grand touring coupe
SUSPENSION
Front Independent A arms coil springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, torsional stabilizer bar.
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
Tires 4-ply tube type 6 40 x 5
Wheels Borrani chromed wire wheels, knock off hubs
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