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1952 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe. In 1952 the "Twin H-Power" version became standard equipment with dual single-barrel carburetors atop a dual-intake manifold, and power rose to 170 hp (127 kW; 172 PS). The hood featured a functional scoop that ducts cold air to the carburetors and was considered "ventilation" in 1954, rather than ram air. [2]
With a wider front track than Nash used, Hudson was the better handling car and was powered by the famed 308 cu in (5.05 L) Hornet Six with the optional high-compression cylinder head and dual-carburetor manifold ("Twin-H Power"); the Twin H would disappear at the end of the 1956 model year. [43]
In drag racing, an Ike Smith–prepared Hudson Jet with a 170 hp (127 kW; 172 PS) "Twin H" 308 cu in (5.0 L) I6 Hornet engine ran consistently low-14-second times. [27] The firewall required modification as the larger engine was not available from the factory, but the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) made an exception to its rules for this car.
The standard engine on the Super Wasp was the 140 hp (104 kW; 142 PS) 262 cu in (4.3 L) I6 producing 290 pound force-feet (390 N⋅m) of torque. Optional was an aluminum cylinder head with a 7.5-to-1 compression ratio rated at 143 hp (107 kW; 145 PS). A Twin H-Power version developing 149 hp (111 kW; 151 PS) was also available. [4]
The town's local judge and doctor is a 1951 Hudson Hornet named Doc Hudson (voiced by Paul Newman), who turns out to be the actual Fabulous Hudson Hornet himself. Doc Hudson closely resembles the real "Fabulous Hudson Hornet." [19] He shares many of the same records as the real car, although their fates differ. His number is 51, a reference to ...
Hudson Hornet engine bay. During the early days of stock car racing, more horsepower ultimately meant more wins. The sleek and aerodynamic Hudson Hornet managed to win in 1951, 1952, and 1953, using a 308 cu in (5.0 L) flat-head inline six -cylinder engine.
Champlain Hudson Power Express, a hydropower generation line that will stretch from Canada to Queens. Traffic disruptions in one section of north-south 9W could quickly create delays anywhere ...
During the 1951 and 1952 racing seasons, Teague was a member of the Hudson Motors team and driving what were called the "Fabulous Hudson Hornet" stock cars. [3] Teague was also instrumental in helping Hudson tune the 308 cu in (5.0 L) straight-6 powered Hudson Hornet to its maximum stock capability. When combined with the car's light weight and ...