1951 Hudson Hornet coupe |
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| Production | 1951–1954 |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Body style | 2-door coupe 2-door sedan 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop 2-door convertible |
| Engine | 308 cu in (5.0 L) I6 308 cu in (5.0 L) I6 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual 3-speed manual with overdrive Hydramatic automatic (General Motors) automatic 1954 only (Borg Warner) |
| Wheelbase | 124 in (3,150 mm) |
| Length | 208 in (5,283 mm) |
| Width | 77.5 in (1,969 mm) |
| Height | 60 in (1,524 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,620 lb (1,642 kg) |
The Hornet, introduced for the 1951 model year, was based on Hudson's "step-down" design that was first seen in the 1948 model year on the Commodore. The design merged body and frame into a single structure, with the floor pan recessed between the car's frame rails instead of sitting on top of the frame. Thus one "stepped down" into a Hudson. The step-down chassis's "lower center of gravity...was both functional and stylish. The car not only handled well, but treated its six passengers to a sumptuous ride. The low-slung look also had a sleekness about it that was accentuated by the nearly enclosed rear wheels."
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