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| Hudson Italia | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hudson Motor Car Company American Motors Corporation[1] |
| Production | 1953–1954 26 built |
| Assembly | Carrozzeria Touring, Milan, Italy |
| Designer | Frank Spring |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | coupé, grand tourer |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 202 cu in (3.3 L) I6 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 105 in (2,667 mm)[2] |
| Length | 183 in (4,648 mm)[2] |
| Width | 70 in (1,778 mm)[2] |
| Height | 54 in (1,372 mm)[2] |
| Curb weight | 2,710 lb (1,229 kg)[2] |
The Hudson Italia is an automobile styling study and a limited production two-door compact coupé that was produced by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan, in cooperation with Carrozzeria Touring of Italy, and subsequently marketed by American Motors Corporation (AMC) during the 1954 and 1955 model years.
Designed by Frank Spring with input from Carlo Felice Bianchi Anderloni of Carrozzeria Touring, and introduced on 14 January 1954,[3] the Italia was based on the Hudson Jet platform and running gear featuring a unique body and interior.[4]
- ^ Roth, Christopher A. (June 2003). "1954 Hudson Italia". American Sports Cars. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "1954 Hudson Italia Specifications". How Stuff Works. 1 November 2007. Archived from the original on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ McCourt, Mark J. (May 2014). "1954-'55 Hudson Italia". Hemmings Motor News. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ Flory Jr., J. "Kelly" (2008). American Cars, 1946-1959: Every Model, Year by Year. McFarland. p. 579. ISBN 978-0-7864-3229-5.