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Hudson 232ci (1950–1954) specs: 232 ci 6-cylinder, 3.563 x 3.875 in (90.5 x 98.4 mm) bore and stroke, 6.7:1 compression. Rated 112-126 hp, 1950–1954.
The Hudson 232ci (1950–1954) is undersquare — the 3.875" stroke exceeds the 3.5625" bore by 8.1% — a layout that trades peak RPM for leverage and torque low in the range. The 3.875" stroke puts mean piston speed at 4,000 ft/min around 6,200 RPM, which is where a production bottom end is generally considered at its limit. Each of the 6 cylinders displaces 38.7 ci (634 cc).
6.7:1 is low by modern standards and generally happy on regular pump fuel.
5 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 112 to 126 hp across 1950–1954.
| Displacement | 232 ci |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.5625" |
| Stroke | 3.875" |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | I6 |
| Compression ratio | 6.7:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.919 |
| Fuel type | gas |
|---|---|
| Advertised HP | 112–126 hp |
| Years | 1950–1954 |
| Bore/stroke character | 0.919 — undersquare — stroke exceeds bore, which favours low-end torque |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,875 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
| Displacement per cylinder | 38.7 ci |
| Static compression | 6.7:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 112 hp | — |
| 1951 | 112 hp | — |
| 1952 | — | — |
| 1953 | — | — |
| 1954 | 126 hp | — |
1 factory vehicle, 1950–1954. Each year opens that model's engine table.