Engine profile

1953 Hudson Hornet 308-cid inline-six family

Hudson H-145 and Twin H-Power flathead inline-six · 308 cubic inches · Hudson

Exact-year engine-bay view showing the Hudson 308 and Twin H-Power induction; restoration finish and service details remain specific to the photographed car. 1953 Hudson Hornet

Engine Summary

Manufacturer: Hudson
Family: Hudson H-145 and Twin H-Power flathead inline-six
Displacement: 308 cubic inches

Also Known As

1953 Hudson H-145 308 inline-six1953 Twin H-Power 308 inline-six1953 Severe-usage and racing development1953 Twin H-Power induction

Identification reference

Engine Details

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

Twin H-Power induction

Value: Twin air cleaners, carburetors, manifolds, linkage, fuel lines, and calibration
Application: 1953 Twin H-Power application
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1953 Hudson Hornet

Sources: 1953 Hudson factory literature archive , 1953 Hudson full-line factory brochure

Hudson H-145 308 inline-six

Value: 308 cu in; high-compression flathead six; standard single-carburetor tune
Application: 1953 Hudson Hornet
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1953 Hudson Hornet

Sources: 1953 Hudson factory literature archive , 1953 Hudson full-line factory brochure

Severe-usage and racing development

Value: Factory-supported 308 components existed for competition; one road car requires serial-specific proof
Application: 1953 competition context only
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1953 Hudson Hornet

Sources: 1953 Hudson factory literature archive , 1953 Hudson full-line factory brochure

Twin H-Power 308 inline-six

Value: 308 cu in with dual intake manifolds and two single-barrel carburetors
Application: 1953 Hudson Hornet optional performance path
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1953 Hudson Hornet

Sources: 1953 Hudson factory literature archive , 1953 Hudson full-line factory brochure

Cars Using This Engine

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Club Coupe, four-door sedan, Hollywood hardtop, or convertible brougham

1953 Hudson Hornet

Step-down unitized perimeter-frame construction

Source Trail

Hudson Motor Car Company 1953 Hudson full-line factory brochure

The Old Car Manual Project 1953 Hudson factory literature archive

Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club Hudson Hornet technical and historical reference

Hudson Motor Car Company via Internet Archive Hudson mechanical procedure manual

National Museum of American History Fabulous Hudson Hornet history

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