Engine Summary
- Manufacturer
- Hudson
- Family
- Hudson Big Six
- Displacement
- 308 cubic inches
Also Known As
1954 Hudson 3081954 Hornet 3081954 Hudson 308 two-barrel1954 Hudson Twin H-Power 3081954 Hudson 7-X
Engine profile
1954 Hudson 308 inline six
Hudson Big Six · 308 cubic inches · Hudson
Identification reference
Engine Details
Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.
Standard carburetor
- Value
- Carter WGD 2115S two-barrel
- Application
- 160-hp 308
- Type
- carburetor / part number
- Car pages
- 1954 Hudson Hornet 308
Sources: 1954 Hudson AMA Specifications , 1954 Hudson Cars Fact Sheet
Twin H-Power carburetors
- Value
- Two Carter WA-1 2113-S one-barrels
- Application
- 170-hp Twin H-Power 308
- Type
- carburetor / part number
- Car pages
- 1954 Hudson Hornet 308
Sources: 1954 Hudson AMA Specifications , 1954 Hudson Cars Fact Sheet , Hudson Twin H-Power
Cylinder-head choices
- Value
- Aluminum 7.5:1 standard; cast iron 7.0:1 optional
- Application
- Series 7D 308
- Type
- cylinder head / specification
- Car pages
- 1954 Hudson Hornet 308
Sources: 1954 Hudson AMA Specifications , 1954 Hudson Flight-Line Brochure
Bore and stroke
- Value
- 3.8125 x 4.50 inches; four main bearings; mechanical lifters
- Application
- all 308 configurations
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1954 Hudson Hornet 308
Sources: 1954 Hudson AMA Specifications , 1954 Hudson Cars Fact Sheet , 1954 Hudson Hornet Series 7D Hollywood Hardtop Specifications
Standard 308
- Value
- 160 gross hp at 3,800 rpm; 264 lb-ft at 1,800 rpm
- Application
- standard Series 7D Hornet
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1954 Hudson Hornet 308
Sources: 1954 Hudson AMA Specifications , 1954 Hudson Cars Fact Sheet , 1954 Hudson Flight-Line Brochure , Hudson Twin H-Power
Twin H-Power 308
- Value
- 170 gross hp at 4,000 rpm; 278 lb-ft at 2,600 rpm
- Application
- optional Series 7D Hornet
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1954 Hudson Hornet 308
Sources: 1954 Hudson AMA Specifications , 1954 Hudson Cars Fact Sheet , 1954 Hudson Flight-Line Brochure , Hudson Twin H-Power
Cars Using This Engine
1 linked car page.
Series 7D four-door sedan, Club Coupe, Hollywood Hardtop, or Convertible Brougham
1954 Hudson Hornet 308
7D Hornet