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Hudson Hornet

1951 — USA

Post-War (1946-1959)SedanAmericanRacing HeritageRace Cars for the Road1950s Americana
Engine5,047 cc I6 OHV
Power145 hp
Torque300 lb-ft
Transmission3-speed manual
DrivetrainRWD
Body StyleSedan
Weight3,600 lbs
0–60 mph12.1 sec
Top Speed100 mph
Production43,000 units
Original MSRP$2,543
BrakesDrum / Drum
SuspensionIndependent, coil springs / Live axle, leaf springs

Hudson Hornet

The Hudson Hornet became a legend through its racing success, winning 27 NASCAR Grand National races in 1952 alone. Its revolutionary step-down design placed the floor below the frame rails, creating a lower center of gravity that improved handling dramatically. The mighty 308 cubic inch inline-six produced impressive torque, and with the optional Twin H-Power dual carburetor setup, it could dominate much larger V8 engines on the track.

$35,000 – $95,000

Check for rust in floor pans and rocker panels. Original Twin H-Power cars command premium prices. Verify matching numbers on engine block.

Featured Hudson's innovative step-down chassis design with floor pan positioned below frame rails. Twin H-Power option added dual single-barrel carburetors for increased performance.