Hudson loaded the postwar Commodore with things rivals charged extra for — door armrests, twin air horns, a locking glove box, sealed-beam headlights and deep-pile carpeting, all standard.
Lead trim: Commodore Six (212 cu in I6) · up to 128 hp
Hudson Commodore1946–1947
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FactHudson loaded the postwar Commodore with things rivals charged extra for — door armrests, twin air horns, a locking glove box, sealed-beam headlights and deep-pile carpeting, all standard.
Hudson began post-war production on 30 August 1945 with designs based on the 1942 models, generally considered the Commodore's second generation: minor cosmetic changes, one exception being a grille with a prominent concave centre section; all Hudsons were more fully equipped than competitors, with standard door armrests and twin air horns. Body styles were a two-door coupe, four-door sedan, two-door convertible and a two-door pickup; engines a 212 cu in (3.5 L) I6 and a 254 cu in (4.2 L) I8 with a 3-speed manual, overdrive or the Vacumotive Drive / Drive-Master. Wheelbase 121 in, length 207.4 in, width 72.8 in, height 68 in; the power (102 to 128 hp) and curb weight (3,150 to 3,600 lb) ranges are not entered.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commodore Eight (254 cu in I8) | 1946–1947 | 4.2 L Inline-8 | 128 hp | 185 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| Commodore Six (212 cu in I6) | 1946–1947 | 3.5 L Inline-6 | 102 hp | 156 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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Photographs
Hudson's famous "step-down" floor wasn't just a styling trick — dropping passengers inside the perimeter frame genuinely protected them, surrounding them with the car's own chassis and lowering its center of gravity.
Hudson loaded the postwar Commodore with things rivals charged extra for — door armrests, twin air horns, a locking glove box, sealed-beam headlights and deep-pile carpeting, all standard.
This Commodore's styling has a quiet first to its name: Betty Thatcher, credited as the first woman designer employed by a car manufacturer, helped shape its interior and exterior.
Rivals
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