Assembly

Detroit, Michigan

Layout

Hudson Commodore Custom Eight Four-Door Sedan, model year 1949, version for North America U.S. (up to November) - "step-down" unibody - coupé, sedan and convertible  - RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 3-speed gearbox

Engine

Super Six: 254-cid/4.162 cc flathead six-cylinder, Super Eight : 262-cid/ 4.293 cc straight-eight motor; fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c: 18.6 l/100km / 15.2 mpg (imp.) / 12.6 mpg (U.S.) / 5.4 km/l

Predecessor

Hudson Commodore 2nd generation

Successor

None, Hudson company ceased to exist after joint with Nash to form American Motors Corporation (AMC) in 1954

power output

Super Eight: 128-hp / 95.5 kW  / 130 PS ( SAE ), torque: 269 Nm / 198 lb-ft

top speed

145 km/h (90 mph)

original MSRP price

~ $3,041

av. Retail (Nadaguides, Hagerty a.o.)

$ 32.000

Oil Painting 50x70 cm

by A.Monsanto

1949 Hudson Commodore

(third generation)

Manufacturer:

Hudson Motor Car Company

Production:

1948-1952, 35,315 in 1948