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Vehicles›Makes›Hudson›Models›Hornet

1953 Hudson Hornet

United StatesGasoline2WDConvertible
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1953
Make
Hudson
Model
Hornet
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
  • Automatic Semi-automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
5.0
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
147 hp
Power (kW)
108 kW
Torque
373 Nm (275 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,051 cc

Dimensions

Length
5,296 mm (208.5 in)
Width
1,972 mm (77.6 in)
Height
1,534 mm (60.4 in)
Wheelbase
3,150 mm (124.0 in)
Curb weight
1,780 kg (3,924 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
96.84 mm (3.8 in)
Stroke
114.3 mm (4.5 in)
Compression Ratio
7.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic Semi-automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
76 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,486 mm (58.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,410 mm (55.5 in)
Turning Circle
12.45 m

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Hudson emblemHudson134 vehicles
HornetModel7 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Generation
1st Generation
Year
Powertrain
5.0
Horsepower
147 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline