Hudson Deluxe Eight: Overview
The Hudson Deluxe Eight is a Cabrio produced from 1936 to 1937. The catalogue data covers one generation, one body type, and one version: 5.4 MT. This version has a 5,400 cc Gasoline engine producing 122 hp (90 kW) at 4,200 rpm, a 3-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD. Its recorded top speed is 125 km/h.
The Hudson Deluxe Eight is a Cabrio produced from 1936 to 1937. The catalogue data covers one generation, one body type, and one version: 5.4 MT. This version has a 5,400 cc Gasoline engine producing 122 hp (90 kW) at 4,200 rpm, a 3-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD. Its recorded top speed is 125 km/h.
Hudson Deluxe Eight Generations
The 1 generation was produced from 1936 to 1937 with a Cabrio body. It includes one version, 5.4 MT, and no separate restyling is listed in the supplied data.
Hudson Deluxe Eight Engine and Specs
The Hudson Deluxe Eight 5.4 MT uses a naturally aspirated Gasoline engine with Carburetor fuel delivery. It has 8 cylinders in an Inline layout and 2 valves per cylinder. Output is 122 hp (90 kW) at 4,200 rpm. Torque and torque rpm are not measured. Power is sent through a 3-speed Manual gearbox to RWD.
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 MT | 122 hp (90 kW) at 4,200 rpm | not measured | 5,400 cc | Gasoline | 8 | Inline | No | 3-speed Manual | RWD |
The front suspension is Dependent, leaf spring, and the rear suspension is also Dependent, leaf spring. Drum brakes are fitted at both the front and rear.
Hudson Deluxe Eight Performance and Economy
For the Hudson Deluxe Eight 5.4 MT, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is not measured. Top speed is 125 km/h.
City fuel consumption is not measured, highway fuel consumption is not measured, and combined fuel consumption is not measured. Fuel type beyond the supplied Gasoline engine label is not measured. CO₂ emissions and environmental class are also not measured.
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO₂ | Environmental class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 MT | not measured | 125 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
Because the consumption figures are not measured, an mpg value cannot be calculated from the supplied data.
Hudson Deluxe Eight Dimensions and Weight
The Hudson Deluxe Eight 5.4 MT has a kerb weight of 3,200 kg. Gross weight is not measured. Ground clearance, fuel-tank capacity, and wheel sizes are not measured.
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 MT | 3,200 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
No exterior length, width, height, or wheelbase measurements are included in the supplied data.
Hudson Deluxe Eight Problems and Reliability
Problems and reliability results are not measured in the supplied data. No repair-frequency, component-life, or owner-survey figures are available, so the Hudson Deluxe Eight 5.4 MT cannot be assigned a reliability rating from this catalogue information.
The available mechanical specifications identify Dependent, leaf spring suspension at both ends and Drum brakes at both ends, but these details alone do not establish reliability or indicate a known problem.
Which Hudson Deluxe Eight Version to Choose
The catalogue lists only one Hudson Deluxe Eight version, so there are no alternative engines, outputs, gearboxes, or drivetrains to compare. The sole choice is the 5.4 MT, with a 5,400 cc Gasoline engine, 122 hp (90 kW) at 4,200 rpm, 8 cylinders in an Inline layout, no boost, a 3-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD.
Its recorded top speed is 125 km/h, while acceleration, torque, fuel economy, gross weight, ground clearance, tank capacity, and wheel sizes are not measured. With no second version in the data, there is no numerical advantage or trade-off to calculate between variants.