The Bismarck tribune., 1935-03-23
HUDSON. N.TERRAPLANE BOASTS
BETTER LINES, PERFORMANCE

ratio of "a pounds per horsepower In
the coupe and IS pounds per horse
power on the sedan.
1t is estimated that 10 per cent Of
the increase in horsepower OF the
1885 motors is the direct result Of
improved combustion chamber char
acteristics.
The remaining 80 per cent OF the
power increase for 1885 may be traced
to the improved tappet design. The
cam roller feature of the 1884 cars
has been retained but change in
the valve tappet design provides 3
inch radius instead OF l,a inch-in-
creasing the dwell of the valve. j. c..
providing a longer period OF opening.
and better filling OF the cylinders.
The aluminium alloy pistons are
continued and four rings are used as
formerly, but the layout Of the four
piston rings end their method Of
employment have been materially
altered. resulting in considerable i'm
provement in oil economy. Detail
changes in addition to the important
basic changes mentioned will be
found throughout the engine All the
water pumps now have six blade
impellers in place OF the three-blade
type formerly used.
All cars except the lowest price
Terraplane model will carry the big
output generator which proved to be
such an important innovation in
1904 Ys1,o ,,ou oro{nrc hot,A
complete ventilation system which
prolongs the life OF the generator
parts il, spite Of the high output.
The actual shifting is accomplished
by a vacuum energy which operates
the gear shift mechanism. The
selection OF gears is electrical The
actual shift is accomplished by
energy provided by the vacuum in the
intake. The new shift can be used
either with or without the automatic
clutch. With the automatic clutch
the actual shif. is accomplished when
the foot is removed from the accelera-
tor pedal. This causes the increase
in vacuum required to make the shift
Without the automatic clutch the ac-
tual shift operates when the clutch
Is depressed b. the foot. At this time
the other foot is normally withdrawn
from the accelerator pedal giving the
right combination Of movement and
increase in vacuum required for gear
shifting. An important feature Of
the new shift is the fact that it
makes possible pre-selection Of gears.
RAoe C.>sS,.~. En~Ax>~
Some of the lower appearance Of
the cars for 1885 Is due to the use Of
flatter rear springs.
All wheels are pressed artillery type
Tor 1885. Air cushion tires are STAN
dard equipment on all models; 600
on Terraplane and Hudson 6, 6.25 on
the Hudson Standard and Deluxe s,
and $50 on the 124-inch Hudson. In
the 1885 cars Axleflex is optional at
extra cost on all cars, except the low
est price Terraplane.
TerraE:Sne and Hudson bodies have
been improved materially in appear
ance. structural rigidity and appoint
ments.
| The all-metal roof Is all actual part
OF Ine DOuy structure. The welded
section is rubber-sealed all the way
around the top. The drumming
sound which has been a drawback in
previous attempts to make a metal
roof. has been eliminated by padding
between the top bows and the roof.
At the rear If the car the down.
ward sweep is not interrupted by
moulding. giving a more flowing
streamline effect. The rear windows
are divided with center strip Of
metal. The trim has been improved
in detail throughout. the graining of
the instrumen. panel and window
trim sticks being more mahogany
than walnut tone. All of the instru-
ment panels have an ivory dial plate
similar to that used on the 1894 Hud-
son.
| The Terraplane louvres are the
permanent door type. decorated by
three long chrome nouldings On the
Hudson the louvres are Of the slotted
type. running lengthwise in the
bonnet, adding to the appearance and