Hudson hornet

Hornet was introduced for the 1951 model year and was based on the design of " step-down ", presented in 1948 on the model Commodore . This constructive solution was a combination of the body and frame into a single structure with a recessed bottom between the frame of the car. Coupled with a reduced center of gravity, the car had a stylish and streamlined look and was designed for comfortable transportation of six people. ^[2]

1951

The Hornet was offered with a 2-door coupe , 4-door sedan , convertible and hardtop . Models had a cost comparable to the Commodore Eight - from $ 2,543 to $ 3,099.

All cars were equipped with inline 6-cylinder engine " H-145 " with a high compression ratio of 308 cubic meters. in. (5.0 L). Equipped with a two-chamber carburetor, it developed a capacity of 145 liters. with. (108 kW) at 3800 rpm and 373 Nm of torque. ^[3] According to Marshall Teague, top speed could be 112 mph (180.2 km / h). Hornet received an AAA certificate from NASCAR. ^{[4] [5]}

From November 1951, cars could be equipped with a Twin H-Power engine for the price of $ 85.60.

In 1951, 43,656 cars were produced.

1952

In 1952, the Twin H-Power engine becomes an option as standard. With two carburetors and a double intake manifold, the output increased to 170 liters. with. (127 kW). ^[1] The engine capacity could be increased to 210 liters. with. (157 kW) in picking 7-X. ^[3] In 1952 and 1953, the Hornet underwent minor cosmetic changes.

In 1952, 35,921 cars were produced.

1953

In 1953, Hudson Hornet received a slight change in the grille and the ornament on the hood. This year produced 27,208 cars.

1954

For 1954, the Hudson Hornet was redesigned, with updated tail lights, a curved windshield, a modern dashboard and interior. ^{[6] [7]} However, the changes were too late to increase sales.

The cars still did not have V8 motors and were equipped with an in-line 6-cylinder 308-cc engine (160 hp, 119 kW), as well as a Twin-H-Power (7-X) with a capacity of 170 l with. (127 kW).

The Hornet Bride convertible was sold for $ 3288 in 1954. ^[eight]

Before the merger of Hudson with Nash-Kelvinator in the 1954 model year, production was 24,833 units.

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  1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible Bury

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  1952 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe

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  1953 Hardtop Hudson Hornet Hollywood

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  1954 4-door Hudson Hornet sedan

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  1954 4-door Hudson Hornet sedan

Cars Hudson Hornet repeatedly participated in races ^[5] and dominated among serial racing cars in the early 1950s ^[2] .

In 1952, Marshall Teague finished AAA — the season of 1952, ahead of the closest rival by 1000 points and winning 12 out of 13 past races ^[4] . Hornet running drivers Herb Thomas ( Herb Thomas ), Dick Rathmann ( Dick Rathmann ), Al Keller ( Al Keller ), Frank Mandianda ( Frank Mundyand ) and Tim Flock ( Tim Flock ) won 27 victories in NASCAR ^[4] . Tiga's car, which scored 14 wins during the season in AAA circuit racing, was named Fabulous Hudson Hornet . In total, Hornet scored 40 wins in 48 events with a winning percentage of% 83 ^[5] .

As a result, Hudson scored victories in 24 of 37 NASCAR Grand National races in 1952, 22 of 37 in 1953 and 17 of 37 in 1954, which was a significant result for a similar car ^[2] .

The original Fabulous Hudson Hornet is currently located in Ypsilanti , Michigan at the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum . Previously, the museum building housed Miller Motors, the last Hudson dealer in the world ^[9] .

In its last model year, Hornet became the product of the newly-formed American Motors Corporation (AMC). After the merger in 1954, Hudson Motor Car Company and Nash-Kelvinator into a single company, the production of cars in Detroit ceased and was transferred to Nash plants in Wisconsin. All new cars are now based on the Nash platform with distinctive Hudson emblems.

1955

The new model was introduced in January 1955 due to the problems of AMC engineers with the development of "two completely different machines on the same platform" ^[10] .

The all-new 1955 Hornet had a conservative design compared to its competitors. The car is now offered only with sedan and hardtop ^[11] . Hornet was equipped with a 320-cc (5.2 l) V8 - Packard engine with a capacity of 208 liters. with. (155 kW) and Ultramatic automatic transmission. The rear suspension had a tubular system for the propeller shaft, as well as elongated front springs ^[12] .

Along with the Nash models, the new Hudson had wide front seats ^[13] , an efficient and cost-effective Weather Eye air conditioning system, installed under the hood with a cost of $ 395 ^[12] . Automotive journalist Floyd Clymer spoke of the Hudson Hornet as the safest American car because of its welded body, high-performance braking system, good handling and maneuverability ^[12] .

1956

For the 1956 model year, AMC decided to update the Hornet, for which designer Richard Arbib was invited. The design of the new Hornet and Wasp was named “V-Line Styling” because it used the “V” shape in the interior and exterior design; in combination with the three-color combination, the car was noticeable and unique. However, this did not help prevent a sharp drop in sales from 13,130 to 8152 cars in 1956.

1957

In 1957, the Hornet had the “ Super ” and “ Custom ” versions and was only offered with a 4-door sedan and a 2-door Hollywood hardtop . This year, the distinctive features of the “ V-Line Styling ” were “egg-like” design of the grille, chrome side moldings and five three-color paintwork options for the Custom models. Despite the price reduction and the increase in power (the 327 cubic inch AMC engine (5.4 l) with a power of 255 hp (190 kW), sales continued to fall, falling to 3108 units ^[14] .

As a result, the production of the Hornet model was discontinued on June 25, 1957 . In the same year, the Hudson trademark was finally abolished and all AMC cars received the Rambler index.

The 1951 Hudson Hornet received the status of “car of the year” in the book “Seventy-five years of noteworthy automobiles” by automotive journalist Henry Bolles Lent ^[15] .

For the 1970 model year, AMC revived the Hornet index for its new compact car, which replaced the Rambler American - AMC Hornet .

In 2006, a small front wheel drive concept car, the Dodge Hornet , was developed.

Hudson Hornet is one of the characters in the Disney Pixar animation film “Cars” , and is also present in several computer games based on its motives.

Car Hudson Hornet is available for purchase and ride in the game Driver: San Francisco .

• Hudson Wasp is a less expensive and less powerful version of the Hornet.

• Hudson Hornet on Topspeed.com (English) . The appeal date is December 5, 2011.
• Hudson Hornet cars and NASCAR racing (English) . The appeal date is December 5, 2011.
• 1953 Hudson Hornet news, pictures, and information (English) . The appeal date is December 5, 2011.