The 1948-1949 Hudson Super Eight was the cheaper of Hudson's two eight-cylinder series in this period, both running with a 254-cid L-head straight eight. It was offered only in four-door sedan and two-door club coupe guise. Though rarer than other 1948-1949 models, the lack of top-line status makes it less desirable despite that.
Pluses of the 1948-1949 Hudson Super Eight:
5,338
Production of the 1949 Hudson Super Eight:
6,365
Specifications of the 1948-1949 Hudson Super Eight:
Length, inches: 207.5
Wheelbase, inches: 124.0
Weight, pounds: 3,495-3,550
Price, new: $2,245-$2,343 (U.S.)
Engines for the 1948-1949 Hudson Super Eight:
Pluses of the 1948-1949 Hudson Super Eight:
- The great Step-Down design, plus eight-cylinder performance
- Scarce; hard to find
- No "sporty" body styles
5,338
Production of the 1949 Hudson Super Eight:
6,365
Specifications of the 1948-1949 Hudson Super Eight:
Length, inches: 207.5
Wheelbase, inches: 124.0
Weight, pounds: 3,495-3,550
Price, new: $2,245-$2,343 (U.S.)
Engines for the 1948-1949 Hudson Super Eight:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| sv I-8 | 254 cid | 128 | 1948-1949 |
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