One of the main characters of the cartoon "Cars" is a wise veteran of circuit racing Doc Hudson, or as he was called in life - Hudson Hornet. One of America's most significant classic cars and made a lot of noise in its time.
When in 1951, one of the oldest American automakers - Hudson Motor Car Company announced the release of a new model, there was neither hysteria nor huge queues. In part, time did not contribute to this - the Korean War had just begun, and the market was divided between GM, Ford, and Chrysler, which had grown stronger on military orders. However, "Hornet" ("bumblebee"), in comparison with classmates - full-size cars of the above giants, was a fairly progressive design. First of all, it was a monocoque car, sitting quite low to the ground - and at that time, high and narrow chassis and frame structures were still in use. When developing a load-bearing body, the designers decided to play it safe and did not stop strengthening the body until they got a real tank. It got to the point where the B-pillar was usable as a rollover roll cage.
Also, it had the largest at that time, 6-cylinder lower-valve engine in the world - with a volume of 5 liters and with a return of 145 forces (in the course of production it was raised to 160hp). its peculiarity was its high forcing, which, coupled with excellent "accelerating" potential, allowed experienced motorists to accelerate the standard "Hornet" to unprecedented speeds - 180 km / h! At that time, only supercars, or home-made lightweight hot rods, could encroach on this.
While sales were sluggish, the Hornet was carving out a track for itself in the arena of motorsport - which was just emerging in America. The efforts of the engineers on the Hudson, who paid much more attention to the design of the car (than the guys from the Big Three, who think too much about money), were not in vain. "Hornet" literally flew on dirt tracks - its low center of gravity and excellent handling imposed an extremely intense struggle on rival drivers.
But the Hornets' high point came in the developing NASCAR racing circuit. All 4 seasons that it was produced - 1951, 52, 53, 54 years - "Hornet" did not give rivals a chance. All 4 seasons ended with the complete dominance of the light “Hudson” - this record for the number of successive victories has not been broken to this day. The prototype of Doc Hudson, or rather his real-life version, was called the Fabulous Hudson Hornet - it was a racing car specially prepared by Hornet in a two-door "club coupe" body, driven by racers Marshall Teague and Herb Thomas - they gave it this is the title. Soon, the sides were decorated with beautiful vinyls, although the Hornet, completely unlike its competitors, was instantly recognizable without them.
However, as is often the case in the world, wild racing success for a well-made car did not at all mean its commercial success in America. Perhaps the "Big Three" did not pay enough attention to the design of their cars, but alas, money won over enthusiasm here too. In 1954, when the unprofitable Hornet was discontinued, the Hudson company, failing, merged with another unprofitable company, Nash, which had previously specialized in the production of the well-known Metropolitan small cars. In this form, the newborn American Motors concern will exist until the end of the 70s, remaining in the shadow of the "big guys" all the time. Both the car and the character were forgotten and abandoned.
Mood: 7.0/10
Music: bluegrass cover LP - In The End
how to..: crazy about the music of truckers
In the original version, voiced by Paul Newman, in the Russian version by Armen Dzhigarkhanyan.
Doc Hudson could be called a village doctor (mechanic) if he were not That-That-Hudson-Hornet. Almost half a century ago, he was the absolute champion of the Piston Cup for 3 years in a row, and such things are not forgotten. Doc Hudson is always calm and strict, and nothing can upset him. He never skids either on asphalt or on a country road, and if he accelerates slowly, this does not mean at all that he cannot go fast. Only Doc Hudson can talk about the ins and outs of Piston Cup racing and prepare Lightning McQueen for the competition.
Prototype: Hudson Hornet- the legendary car of the Hudson company (eng.), Produced for three years, starting in 1951. The car was incredibly popular among racers. Despite its not the most athletic performance, it repeatedly won the American NASCAR racing series, but after the merger of Hudson and Nash-Kelvinator Corporation (English), the series fell into decline along with the concern, and car production was soon stopped. Soon the concern itself was closed. Production ceased, but the memories of the legend survived.
Additionally.
Movies Pixar is a veritable easter egg basket filled with signature jokes and subtle (or sometimes not-so-subtle) references to other Pixar works that only keen-eyed fans might notice. "Cars 3"(Cars 3) are no exception and contain quite a few new hidden gems.
Check out some of the Easter eggs you may have missed on Lap 3.
A113
Pixar films are traditionally required to include at least one reference to A113, the class number many of its veterans (including John Lasseter and Brad Bird) attended at the California Institute of the Arts. Luckily, the number wasn't that hard to spot in Cars 3.
The A113 is more visible on the office doors of Rust-eze owner and Sterling CEO when he meets his new driver, Lightning McQueen. The number is very prominently displayed on the door, and it is shown twice so that the viewers correctly catch the link.
Pizza Planet Truck
After debuting in the first Pixar film "History of toys"(which, by the way, came out in 1995 and directly inspired McQueen's car number, "95") in most of their films, a Pizza Planet truck pops up - in all but "The Incredibles". In Cars 3, the old pickup truck makes another appearance during McQueen's derby race, where his coach-turned-protégé Cruz Ramirez races in secret.
The dirt track stage shows which types of vehicles can compete in the so-called Crazy Eight run, with the last car being the winner of the night. And for a brief moment, a Pizza Planet truck can be seen incognito confronting McQueen, Ramirez, and Ms. Fritter's school bus (whose name may be a reference to Ms. Frizzle's Magical School Bus).
Pixar ball
Like A113, Pixar's balloon - a yellow balloon with a blue stripe and a red star - has become a must-have for every studio movie, including Cars 3. In the same place as the truck, a Pixar balloon can be seen in the race scene, painted on the hood of one car that crashes into another. While the Pizza Planet truck was conspicuous thanks to its badge, the Pixar ball is a bit harder to spot in the muddy crowd of cars.
Familiar brands
The Cars series is filled with cars that are sponsored by fictional corporations, and there are plenty of easter eggs related to those brands. Buy n Large, for example, sponsors one of the film's early race cars and is seen off the field as one of McQueen's top races against sensational rookie Jackson Storm. BnL, as Pixar fans may recall, is a corporation that originated in wall-e and was key to consumer protection that left the world in ruins. It has since appeared in subsequent Pixar films, including "Toy Story 3" And "Up".
Dinoco is another old brand (it originated as a gas station in Toy Story) that continues to be relevant in the world of Cars as a sponsor of Strip Weathers, its nephew Cal Weathers, and newcomer Speedster Ramirez. There is also a link to another brand - Triple Dent Gum, which was first introduced in "Puzzle".
Cinderella pumpkin
Sterling's office is not just a place to find the number A113 - against the backdrop of his office, you can see the canonical image of Cinderella's pumpkin carriage. " She's out of focus most of the time, teased director Brian Fe. - But if you search, you can find it.". Although Cinderella is an old pre-Pixar Disney work, the film is referenced in a scene "Mouse House", and "The Little Mermaid".
"Coco"
New Pixar work, "The Secret of Coco", also gets a couple of Easter eggs in Cars 3. Not only does the title of the film appear (almost appears) on the walls in a few shots, but it also shows the city where one of the minor drivers trains with McQueen at the new Sterling Center, which then-coach Ramirez asked to be considered his hometown.
NASCAR drivers get a new name
Fans of Nascar Racers should have a big day deciding which of the tertiary characters in the movie represent the real racers who voiced them. Industry superstars who have had brief voice cameos as Cars characters in the film include:
Jeff Gordon reprises the role of Cars 2, Jeff Gorvette;
Darrell Waltrip returns with the role of Darrell Cartrip;
Daniel Suarez debuts as Daniel Swievers;
Ryan Blaney as Ryan "Inside" Laney;
Chase Elliott voiced by Chase Rachelotte;
And Bubba Wallace- Babbu Roothouse.
Perhaps the most subtle reference to NASCAR was more to do with an ape than a human racer. Joco Floco is the legendary assistant companion who helped Tim Fock win a race in the early 50s, and his name is referenced by Mack's disguise on his trailer to fool the racers on the dirt road where McQueen and Ramirez went to practice.
Resurrection of Paul Newman
Perhaps one of the most bitter surprises in Cars 3 is the return of Doc Hudson, the character originally voiced by the late Paul Newman. His status as the Lightning's mentor had a monumental impact on the rider, especially as the Lightning added more miles to his odometer and became a faster vehicle.
Not only did he return in flashbacks of his scenes from Cars, but he also got new dialogue in those nostalgic moments. According to producer Kevin Reher, these sounds were made possible by Newman's recordings between Cars, where he talks about racing for fun. " John [Lasseter] left notes from Cars 1, so we had moments where Paul talked about everything, and a lot of it was about racing, Rier said. - And this whole phrase "500, round and round" “It was all a spontaneous conversation with John about racing.”.
car talk
For fans of NPR's "Car Talk" talk show, the voice of Tom Magliozzi (who passed away in 2014) and his brother Ray, aka. Click and Clack, the Tuppet Brothers, were fun additions in the form of Rusty and Dusty throughout the Cars movies. They refer to their old show by saying goodbye to McQueen (after selling the Rust-eze to Sterling in the hope that he can give their best driver a great chance to return to the high point) and saying "Car Talk": “Don't drive like my brother. And don't drive like my brother!".
McQueen has arrived! McQueen has arrived! - Meter shouted at full speed, driving around the sleepy town of Radiator Springs.
It was still early, not even a single alarm at Sally's cone motel had yet rung. However, the joyful exclamations of the tractor turned out to be even louder than the clock and the "classic" from Fillmore. The street was empty, only Meter was driving around next to the machine shops of his friends and Mack was standing on the sidelines with a smile, watching the joyful tractor.
When everyone gathered on the street, asking Meter what happened and why he woke them up so early, he did not answer. McQueen slowly pulled out of the trailer, along with… a goblet of a large piston. Yes, it was already the second such cup in his modest collection. Most of them froze in surprise, looking first at the cup, then at the happy driver. In a moment, Meter, Luigi, Guido, Flo, Ramon, Sergeant, Fillmore, Sheriff, Sally, Hose... they all began to warmly congratulate McQueen. He was clearly moved by this reception.
However, not all residents of Radiator Springs came out to congratulate the rider. Doc Hudson remained in his garage, from a dim window through which the light struggles to break through, looking at the pandemonium. He couldn't help but smile from pride in his student. An unexpectedly joyful meeting was interrupted by anxiety.
Where is Doc? Did something happen to him? McQueen asks warily. Hudson heard everything, albeit muffled, and sometimes indistinctly. He sees that at one moment everyone hesitated a little, and they seemed to feel the trusting look of Doc on them. Of course they will keep his secret.
Doc? Well... he... - not knowing what to answer, Luigi mutters, looking somewhere to the side.
He is OK! - Sheriff interrupts him with a grin. - It's just that he... um... probably decided to ride early in the morning.
Is it true? And I thought that something happened to him, or he is away, - Lightning says with a smile.
The rider's gaze turned to Hudson Hornet's garage. Doc decided to move aside so as not to show the boy in front of him. Still, he decided to go out on his own. This time, without muttering under the bumper, as he did when he first saw the young racer in the town, and then he was clearly not happy with the intruder. Now the old grievances were in the past.
Only Hudson is going to open the garage, McQueen did it for him in one second. He even held his breath, their eyes met ... it was an important long-awaited meeting of the mentor and his student.
I heard that you won the big piston cup for the second time ... - Doc began the conversation with a barely perceptible smile. - You're making progress, rookie. Congratulations on the victory.
Thank you… - Lightning said without restraining his joy. Hudson just chuckled, because he was really happy for his student and shared his feelings.
Well, how about you personally prove your victory to me? Although not for the cup, but sometimes it is also necessary for interest.
With joy! Just to start, I'll talk to the guys... It seems like we haven't seen them for ages! - McQueen answered a little driving back and looking at his friends. Expressing a good-natured smile, Doc released his student.
However, Lightning did not understand what a mistake he had made by agreeing to this little competition ... As the young racer drove out of the garage, Doc slowly leaned out after him and stopped near the exit. There was a large crack in the rear window and a dent in the trunk, not so noticeable, but it meant a lot to the current state of Hudson. Of course, everyone knew about it, except for McQueen - Doc did not want to excite his student and cloud his joy, as he believed, with his problems.
The Hudson Hornet drove past Flo's cafe, and fortunately no one noticed him. Except Sally. When Luigi and Guido began to ask him a lot of questions about the Ferrari and not only, she quietly drove off to Doc.
Why did you offer him this competition?
Sally looked worried. She clearly knew what Hudson was hiding and imagined where it might lead. But Doc didn't care. He perfectly understood that everyone was worried about him, he even remembered what a violent reaction his friends had when he told what happened to him that day ...
I know what I'm doing, Sally. For me, my current state is not important. I know that I can still do a lot and I will prove that you were all wrong about me ... - Hudson answered a little offended and drove off towards the very dirt track where he and McQueen liked to spend time.
You know perfectly well that sooner or later he will find out about it! Sally called after him, but he didn't seem to hear her anymore. Sally sighed and returned to the others.
Evening. Lightning McQueen was on his way to the meeting point with his mentor. He felt that slippery ground again on his tires... it's dirt. He hasn't been able to ride it again since he left for the races. There he felt only dry asphalt, but here - a miracle, not a road. Sometimes soil, sometimes asphalt, sometimes grass, which can be mowed and reach only to the middle of the wheels, or can be overgrown, where even such a car as the Meter can hide.
He pulled up to the first turn, which just led to the track, where he and Doc love to compete. He pulled to the right side, but turns to the left - this is the essence of dirt roads. Anyone who does not understand this will certainly not see victory. Finally, McQueen sees a huge rock, behind which is a dark blue car with silver edges that adorned its body. Hudson Hornet was here, and Lightning had no idea how long.
Sorry for the delay, Doc," the young rider apologized as he stopped next to his mentor. He nodded approvingly, thus showing that he was not at all offended by his student.
The most important thing is that you are not afraid, - Hudson chuckled. - Well, then let's ride?
Both started their engines. McQueen's was much louder and smoother than Doc Hudson's - it had a quieter motor with sometimes distorted sounds, and Doc himself wasn't as fast. They got ready to start, about three tires whistled and both cars rushed off, leaving behind dust that rose like a tuber and could seriously dust the body of the one who would have been left behind.
They drove in sync and were not in such a hurry, as is customary in real races. McQueen often overtook his mentor, but at times he slowed down a bit so as not to offend the old man, and it was boring to lead alone. Hudson was no longer as fast and agile as he showed before. But sometimes he tried to overtake the student, doing it not diligently, but with a smile and a warm twinkle in his soul. Then Lightning also smiled a little and even succumbed.
And now, the impetuous Hudson Hornet is once again taking the lead! The young racer did not try to overtake him, he just enjoyed this race, but one detail made the Lightning brake hard. Unexpectedly, McQueen closes his eyes against the dust that has risen into the air and begins to cough. Doc slows down as well and backs up to the young racer.
What are you up to, youngster? Hudson asked with a note of concern. Catching his breath from the sharp braking, McQueen looks at his mentor in surprise.
You have a crack in the glass... and a dent... Where from?
Doc was a little surprised. He did not know, and could not even imagine that his student would find out about this injury so soon. Hudson closed his eyes and looked away, then stopped next to Lightning.
This is just minor damage. Meter has plenty of them, so you should not be surprised. And where I got it - you don't care to know.
McQueen looked at Doc. He hoped that he was telling the truth, but... Lightning only now noticed the hoarse voice of the old man. It seemed to him that Hudson Hornet's voice was not as trembling and rumpled as it is now. Or was he just not listening all this time? McQueen was preoccupied with this injury to Hudson. Yes, the Meter had countless of them, but they were really small - a small scratch, crashed into a tree a little, and after that only a barely noticeable dent can remain.
Suddenly, a small and very awkward silence was broken by Doc, who all this time of his student's thoughts was looking at the sky, painted in the colors of the sunset: white, yellow, orange, crimson ... and all these colors slowly turn into the color of the night sky. And it is the night sky that will soon overshadow all these bright colors.
It's getting dark. I think we should finish the race as soon as possible, - suggested Hudson Hornet and started off, continuing the race. McQueen followed him hesitantly.
It took about a minute of this ride. A light breeze blew, which barely swept away the small grains of sand on the road. For riders who have been riding on dirt roads for quite some time, it seemed that this breeze gave them speed. Mentor and student rode at the same pace, bumper to bumper and wheel to wheel. As they rounded the curve near the cliff, McQueen closed his eyes, feeling a slight freshness from the breeze that touched the glass. Hudson shared the feelings of Lightning, but in one moment everything changed dramatically ...
There was a muffled explosion, and after it a sliding squeak. McQueen snapped to his senses and watched in horror as Doc's tire burst. The old man tried to steer directly, but he accidentally jerked in the wrong direction, turned right onto a steep slope and rolled down.
Doc? Doc! - the young racer screamed with fright and drove up to the edge of the cliff, trying to find a dark blue car below. - Doc! It's not funny! McQueen shouted in a panic and rode down after Hudson. But it certainly didn't sound like a joke.
The dark colors were starting to cover the sunset sky more, making it harder to find Doc among the dirt and cacti. It was a little colder downstairs, but the air was drier, and McQueen could feel it. It seemed to him that at that moment everything was directed against him, but despite all these difficulties, he must find the old man, and if he needs help, be sure to provide it.
From excitement, the oil pressure in the engine began to go off scale. It seemed that she would only get a little excited, and would have to be towed to Luigi and Guido. McQueen's lack of headlights made searching much more difficult. But suddenly a hoarse cough was heard, which echoed in the mind of the young racer ... Lightning indulged in instinct and rushed at all speeds towards the sound.
He drove closer and closer. Now, instead of coughing, you could hear the faint hum of the engine, which sounded like some kind of rattle, but who could have believed it was Doc! What happened to him - McQueen did not understand. He was getting closer and closer, and finally the dark blue spot became clearer. You could already see the silver edges on the body, and half-closed blue eyes. The hood smoked, Hudson's heavy breathing was uneven ...
- D-doc... Lightning said softly and approached the hot car. Doc, seeing his student, smiled, despite the pain he now felt.
Well, biscuit… it seems you defeated me… - the defeated Hudson Hornet said with a sneer and closed his eyes. - I always knew ... that you are capable of more than winning against promising youngsters ...
No, Doc, everything will be fine! I ... I will call Meter, and he ... - McQueen said almost in tears.
No need. There's nothing to be done... - the old man shuddered a little and the smile disappeared. “It w-was my… mistake.”
Doc... Doc! - trying to bring his mentor to his senses repeated Lightning. Now the tears could not be held back, and the rider began to panic.
Remember... Everything I taught you... and don't forget about me...
He opened his half-empty eyes again. Although it was difficult to see them through the darkness and tears, they had an incredible pride in your student. He was proud to have trained such a worthy rider who already has two wins in one season. He was proud that Lightning was not as narcissistic and boastful as he was at the very beginning ...
I'm proud of you… Lightning McQueen. Flutter like a butterfly ... - Hudson Hornet smiled slightly, looking at the youth.
“…Sorry as a bee,” McQueen finished their favorite quote.
And so it was in fact ... Doc was no more. And everything he started, now Lightning McQueen will finish, and no one else can do it. Finally, there was only a quiet grunt, and then ... silence. And the blue eyes closed on their own. The motor stopped hoarsely buzzing, the engine died down.
McQueen seemed unable to fully comprehend what had happened. He tried several more times to call Doc, but to no avail. Screams... pain... tears... That's how the race ended. The last run of the Hudson Hornet.
Notes:
When I finished writing this fanfiction, I could hardly hold back my tears... But that's how I imagined the loss of Doc Hudson. He was my favorite character and he and McQuionm had a lot in common. Therefore, it was McQueen who was the last person Doc could see ...
And therefore, as you probably already guessed, today we will talk about the cartoon "Cars". And so, for starters, new cars from Cars 3!
We meet! Jackson Storm, the latest generation of cars, wins Lightning McQueen at the very beginning of the series.
As such, the prototype of Jackson Storm does not exist, but there are still cars that look like this character. 
Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo. 
Similar?
The 2020 Nissan VISION GRAN TURISMO concept car was born from the dream of a group of young designers at Nissan Design Europe. They set out to create a virtual car that would only exist in their minds and video games. However, this idea was so successful that it was noticed by a team of engineers at the Nissan Technical Center in Japan. The concept has passed technical expertise and simulator testing. It turned out that the new concept car was very promising, and soon a magnificent 3D model was born. 
Koenigsegg Agera r.
Here is another model. Under the hood of the Agera R is a 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 adapted to use biofuel. The machine holds lateral g-forces of 1.6g. The weight of the car is minimal, thanks to a carbon fiber body and an aluminum honeycomb fuel tank. The mass is 1330 kg with a weight distribution of 45/55.
Gear shifting - 7-speed automatic with electronic differential lock. The car's top speed is limited to 375 km/h, as the fitted Michelin Supersport tires can only handle speeds up to 420 km/h. However, development engineer Christian von Koenigsegg claims that with more durable tires and no headwind, the Agera R can reach 440 km/h (273 miles) on a straight track.
Overclocking:
up to 200 km/h: 7.8 sec
up to 300 km/h: 14.53 sec
0-200-0 km/h: 12.7 sec.
The second, a character from the cartoon cars3, or rather the second car, which at the end will be the winner of Jackson Storm, is Cruz Ramirez. 
McQueen's young instructor and racing coach, as well as a big fan of his. 
A smart trick, in the finale of the cartoon "Cars 3" 
Lotus Elise 2017
Prototypes Cruz Ramirez, according to the magazine "Screaming")) 
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
The F12berlinetta uses a 6.3-litre naturally aspirated 65° V12 engine like the Ferrari FF. Now it is the most powerful engine among Ferrari cars. The F12berlinetta engine has been designed to be more efficient and powerful than the 599. The engine management system is equipped with the Ferrari HELE start-stop system to reduce fuel consumption at idle.
Ferrari reports that the F12berlinetta is able to complete the Fiorano track in 1 minute, 23 seconds - 1.0 seconds faster than the Ferrari 599 GTO; 1.9 seconds faster than the Ferrari Enzo; 2.0 seconds faster than the 458 Italia and 3.5 seconds faster than the 599 GTB. 
Main characteristics
Transmission type 6 manual transmission
Rear drive
Engine capacity, cc 7000
Engine type V8
Curb weight, kg 1437
Weight distribution front / rear % 50.7 / 49.3
Maximum power, hp 512 / 6300
Maximum torque 637 /
Specific power hp/ton 356
Power per liter 73
Acceleration 0-100 km/h 3.9
Acceleration 0-200 km/h 11.9
Acceleration 0-300 km/h 41.8
Maximum speed, km/h 320
Lateral acceleration g 1.3
Time 0-402 m. / km / h 11.4 /
Time 0-1608 m / km / h 29.3 / 281
Time 0-160-0 13.8.
Miss Crumb (eng. Miss Fritter) - carmageddon; a monster school bus who is a fearsome figure and legend of the Thunder County survival race.
Recognized all over the world - the American school bus. For a long time produced by Ford.
Exhaust is Doc Hudson's former mechanic and leader of the team that helps McQueen train for the Florida 500.
Prototype car "Exhaust" - Hudson Pickup 1947.
And yet, this character also has a prototype man.
Smokey was inspired by Smokey Unique, the legendary NASCAR mechanic and engineer. He is the author of not only many technical solutions, but also not quite legal tricks, the disclosure of which more than once contributed to the rewriting of the technical regulations of the races.
Sterling Silver is a wealthy business car who runs Rustproof's elite training facility.
Cadillac escala concept. Is there a similarity? Judge for yourself.
Plot
The animation hero is a racing car nicknamed "Lightning" McQueen, who lives at high speed. At the beginning of the cartoon, during the Piston Cup, due to damaged tires, he finishes at the same time as Chico and King, so the judges organize a decisive race in the state of California. Heading there, McQueen falls out of the trailer carrying him in his sleep. Hoping to catch up with the trailer, he gets lost along the way, breaks every possible rule, and ends up under arrest in a provincial town located on Highway 66 called Radiator Springs. There, the racer meets other cars: the tractor Metre, the tattoo artist Ramon, the judge Doc (who turns out to be a famous racer in the past), an Italian sales car named Luigi and the beautiful Sally Carrera. All of them become Lightning's friends, helping him see the meaning of life in simple "car" joys, and not just in the ongoing race for success and fame. McQueen helps his friends breathe new life into the city, which has disappeared from all road maps, after a modern highway has been bypassed. He made it to California and led the race, but stopped to help King, who was knocked out by Chico Hicks, drive to the finish line. Chico Hicks became champion, but Lightning McQueen did a good deed.
Cars from the cartoon "Cars"
Prototype: a hybrid of two cars (Chevrolet Corvette and Dodge Viper).
The Chevrolet Corvette is a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive supercar produced by Chevrolet since 1953, the first American sports car.
In 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette two-door coupe was presented at the Motorama exhibition - a completely new car for America. It had a fiberglass body on a metal frame, mounted on a tubular frame, an in-line six-cylinder engine with a capacity of 152 liters. With. and a volume of 3.8 liters and a two-speed automatic transmission Powerglide.
In January 2004, at the Detroit Auto Show, the Corvette C6 was presented with convertible and coupe bodies, which received the latest 6.2-liter engine developing 437hp. In 2008, the model received an upgraded transmission, new body color options and improved interior trim, a new exhaust system and wheel design.
Dodge Viper is a sports car made by Dodge. Production started in 1992.
The car appeared at the end of 1988 in the Chrysler design studio. In 1989, the car appeared in metal as a concept car at the North American International Auto Show. The concept was first given the name Copperhead (as one of the species of rattlesnakes in the United States is called) because of its characteristic appearance. The name was then changed to Viper, but all engines for the car have since been labeled "Copperhead". In January 1992, deliveries of the Dodge Viper to dealers began.
In 2008, the engine was modified and received a power of 600 hp. at 6000 rpm, the valves were also enlarged, the combustion chambers and the valve timing system were changed. The new Tremec TR6060 has been replaced with a Tremec T56 gearbox. New Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires make the car more neutral in corners. A GKN viscous coupling was installed in the rear axle. Another notable change was the redesign of the exhaust, electrical and fuel systems.
Prototype: Hudson Hornet.
Hudson Hornet was produced by Hudson Motors from 1951 to 1954, and from 1955 to 1957 by American Motors.
The Hornet was introduced for the 1951 model year and was based on a step-down design. This type of construction was a body and frame combined into a single structure with a bottom built between the vehicle frame. Together with a lowered center of gravity, the Hornet had a sleek and stylish look, and was designed to comfortably travel six people.
All cars were equipped with a 5.0-liter 6-cylinder in-line engine, it developed 145 hp. With. at a torque of 373 Nm. and 3800 rpm and was equipped with a two-chamber carburetor. In 1954, the car was redesigned with a curved windshield and updated taillights, a modern interior and dashboard. Cars were still equipped with a 6-cylinder in-line 5.0-liter engine.
Prototype: Porsche 911 Carrera.
Porsche 911 - the most successful production version of the scheme with a rear-mounted opposed 6-cylinder air-cooled engine with a capacity of 130 hp. With.
Porsche 911 Turbo is the most advanced and fastest model. Thanks to two turbines, the horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine has increased to 480 hp. With. power and a top speed of 310 km/h. The updated front of the Porsche 911 resembles the headlights of the "eye of the beetle" of the older generation. The interior was also redesigned using the strict lines of previous generations, while looking modern and original. Like its predecessors, the car has all-wheel drive.
Prototype: 1957 Dodge Power Giant
Power Giant pickups became a continuation of Dodge's C series. The wheelbase of this series was used without major changes in small trucks and vans. Changes in the design of the car were made annually, but were limited only to the installation of sheet metal on the cab. In fact, the pickup truck body, which was new in mid-1955, was used well into 1975. For 1957 pickups, other important new features were full hood opening, power brakes, power steering, tubeless tires, a 12-volt lighting system, and a LoadFlite button for automatic transmissions.
Prototype: .
Fiat Nuova 500 is a car produced by Fiat from 1957 to 1975.
In July 1957, the Nuova 500 was introduced to the public, named after the pre-war popular Fiat 500 Topolino, and was presented as a practical and cheap city car. Equipped with a 479cc air-cooled twin-cylinder small engine and only 3 meters long, the Fiat 500 is considered one of the first cars in the city car class.
Prototypes: Isetta (front) and Messerschmitt Kabinenroller (rear).
Isetta - a passenger car produced in the post-war period, a representative of a particularly small class. The Isetta was one of the most successful "micro" cars produced at a time when cheap transportation over short distances was essential. Thanks to the bubble windows and the shape of the egg, it became known as the bubble car, and other similar vehicles later borrowed this name.
In the early 1950s, the Italian company Iso SpA produced refrigerators, small three-wheeled trucks and scooters. The owner of the company decided to create a small car for mass consumption. The stylists are said to have designed the car by combining two scooters side by side, adding a refrigerator and forming a teardrop-shaped result. In 1952, engineers developed a small car that used a scooter engine and named it the Isetta.
Messerschmitt. Leading company in the aviation industry of Nazi Germany. But this is during the war, and after its end - complete desolation. The winners imposed a complete ban on the production of aircraft in Germany. The company was dying, and the production of cars helped it survive.
The first Kabinenroller KR-175 had nine horsepower, one cylinder, was 2,820 mm long and 1,220 mm wide. Gradually, the KR-175 was replaced by a more advanced model - the KR200. One cylinder, 10.2 "horses" the same dimensions as the KR-175. The weight of the KR-200 was 230 kg.
Prototype: Dodge Regent show model.
The first Dodge Regent was released in 1951 and was a four-door classic sedan. This model was produced until 1960, and every year there were various changes, most often related to the engine. Starting in 1954, a radiator grille appeared in the series, and in 1955 - an automatic transmission and a roomy, more comfortable interior. This model was not particularly popular, so their release was not large, and due to constant model changes, it is difficult to find two similar Regents.
Prototype: Willys MB.
Willys MB - Army American off-road vehicle 1940-1950. Serial production began in 1941 at the factories of Ford and Willys-Overland Motors in 1941. It is considered the ancestor of unpretentious off-road cars - off-road vehicles.
Prototype: Mercury Club Coupe (1949 model).
The Mercury branch of the company in 1949 released the famous Club Coupe 49 - a classic fastback coupe. The smooth, flowing volumes of the “muscular” car made it very popular and, at a cost of $1979, 301,319 copies were sold in 1949. Designed using the latest plastic ideas, the body turned out so successful that it was produced in almost unchanged form until 1951.
Prototype: VW Transporter T1 minibus.
Volkswagen T1 - a car produced in the 1950s - 1960s by the concern, and was one of the first non-military minivans. The car became a symbol of an entire era and was very popular among hippies, and now it is a huge retro value and is quite rare.
The first generation was launched in 1950. On the assembly line in the German city of Wolfsburg, about 60 cars were assembled daily in the first months. The Transporter inherited the transmission from the VW Beetle, and instead of the center tunnel frame, a load-bearing body was used, which was supported by a multi-link frame. The first rear-wheel drive 4-cylinder engines came to the T1 from the Beetle and had a power of 25 hp. With. Drum brakes were installed on the car. The design was distinguished by a huge VW logo and a windshield divided into two parts. There were sliding windows on the driver and passenger doors.
Prototype: Buick Grand National.
Buick is an American automobile manufacturer, a division of General Motors Corporation.
The Buick Regal Grand National is a two-door, five-seat coupe with RWD rear-wheel drive. The production of the car began in 1987. The Buick Regal Grand National is powered by a 3791cc turbocharged V6 engine. see The engine is located in front and has a longitudinal orientation. The Buick Regal Grand National also has an MPFI multi-position fuel injection system, an automatic 4-speed gearbox. Fuel tank volume - 68.60 l. Steering - circulating ball bearings with variable displacement booster. The front suspension is independent. Front and rear drum brakes, with servo booster.
Prototype: Chevrolet Impala 1959.
The Chevrolet Impala is an iconic full-size American car that was produced by GM as a model from 1958 to 1985, from 1994 to 1996, and from 2000 to the present. In 1959, Chevrolet Impala becomes a separate model, and the most commercially successful. The model of that year stood out for its imposing design, the taillights were located horizontally and had a teardrop shape. The four-door sedan had a sidewall with three windows and a roof with a rounded rear. The four-door hardtop was distinguished by panoramic front and rear windows and an unusual flat roof platform.
Prototype: Richard Petty's racing car - "Superbird" blue and numbered "43".
The Plymouth Superbird is a sports car manufactured by Plymouth in 1970. At first it was planned as a predominantly racing model, but it was also put on the conveyor. Only 1920 cars were produced, making them collector's items. The Plymouth Superbird was an almost complete copy of the Dodge Charger Daytona on the outside, and a Plymouth Road Runner on the inside. This model featured a huge spoiler that provided good downforce. True, he acted only at speeds greater than 90 km / h, but he attracted everyone's attention.
Prototype: Mack BC.
In 1927, Mack introduced a new series of trucks, which included a large number of options with a payload from 1 to 8 tons, engines with power from 57 to 128 hp, equipped with 4- or 5-speed gearboxes, main double bevel or hypoid gear. There were also several wheelbase sizes and two types of cabs (open and closed). BC was produced in 1929-1933. and had a carrying capacity of 2.5-3 tons.
Prototype: 1923 Ford Model T
The Ford Model T, also known as the Lizzie Tin, is a car produced from 1908 to 1927 by the Ford Motor Company. Usually regarded as the first car available. The first Model T was assembled at the Detroit factory on September 27, 1908. The car was equipped with a two-stage planetary-type gearbox, a four-cylinder engine with a working volume of 2.9 liters (2893 cubic meters). A separate cylinder head and pedal shifting also became a design feature. In total, 15 million 175 thousand 868 such cars were produced.
Prototype: Mack SuperLiner tractor.
In 1977, Mack built its most prestigious bonneted mainline tractor, the RW Superliner, with classic angular shapes and a huge chrome-plated square radiator grille, diesels ranging from 175 to 550 hp. and a 6-speed semi-automatic transmission. Since 1985, it has been offered in the second generation "RW II" with a new sleeping compartment.
Prototype: 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Mazda miata MX-5 is a two-seater small roadster of Japanese origin. It was first shown at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show and immediately gained popularity due to its attractive appearance and ease of operation.
The designers needed to create a modern, safe and lightweight car. This problem was solved using a high-strength steel monocoque body. The excellently designed chassis, low center of mass and good weight distribution allowed the car to keep on the road perfectly.
Miata debuted with a 1.6-liter 120-horsepower engine. In 1994, the engine was updated: the volume was increased to 1.8 liters, and the power was up to 131 hp. 5-speed "mechanics" was the base. At the same time, the maximum speed was about 190 km / h. Miata got into the Guinness Book of Records as the best-selling sports car in the world.
Well, here, perhaps, are all the most interesting cars from the cartoon "Cars".
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". We have been waiting for him for six long years. The first film was a very personal story of the great Lightning racer McQueen, who re-evaluated his life with the help of new friends from the town of Radiator Springs, and came to new victories. The second film was already an adventure-spy, and its action was transferred to the international arena. The films are very different, but they are equally loved by viewers from all countries of the world. So what is the third part preparing for us?
The best news: we will see his friends again - Maitre, Luigi, Guido, Sally Carrera, Ramon, and many others. We even get to see Doc Hudson, the great racing driver who became McQueen's mentor in the first film. True, according to the plot, Doc has already died (like his voice actor Paul Newman), but this will not prevent him from once again having a huge impact on the main character.
Once Doc Hudson left the big sport and settled in the small town of Radiator Springs. This is not to say that this decision was easy for him, but in Radiator Springs he began a new life and was quite happy. And now McQuinn is faced with the question: is it time to retire. McQueen, of course, believes that it is not time - what a nonsense, he is in his prime! But ten years have passed between Cars 2 and Cars 3, and he clearly hasn't gotten any younger. The younger generation breathes in the back. Sponsors hint that any failure negatively affects his brand. Out of indignation, McQueen forgets about elementary rules and suffers a terrible accident ...
McQueen's main rival is, fast, self-confident, sassy - in general, almost like the Lightning itself many years ago. On the one hand, Jackson seems to respect McQueen, but all the time he emphasizes that his merits are already in the past. Jackson is the future, he wins victory after victory. Yes, Jackson is definitely a new generation racer, he even trains on simulators and simulators, and not on real tracks. Technically, he is superior to McQueen, but if you can't beat him with speed, maybe you can win with the help of intelligence and cunning?
McQueen comes to the rescue and becomes his coach. Cruise has dreamed of racing since childhood and knows everything about them. She lacks the confidence to take to the track herself, but she has made a first-class coach, although McQueen is not the easiest ward. Will they be able to find a common language?
Several new Cars 3 characters are based on real-life NASCAR legends. So, the prototype of Rivers Scott was Wendell Scott, the only African-American who won the Cup Race - the legendary mechanic Smokey Unique, Louise Nash, nicknamed "Barnstormer" - Louise Smith, nicknamed the "First Lady of Racing". And the racer Junior Johnson, who was awarded a place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010, not only became the prototype of Junior Moon's new hero, nicknamed Midnight, or Midnight, but also voiced him himself.
"We've looked into the history of NASCAR racing extensively, and it was these four people that immediately captured our imagination," says director Brian Fee.
All members of the Super Four have fascinating stories. So, in 1947, Louise Smith went to watch the races at Daytona, but she was bored just watching. She took part in them in her husband's Ford, and for the car it ended ... unsuccessfully. All the way home, she came up with a legend that would help explain to her husband where her beloved car had gone. But he had already read about everything in the newspaper. However, this did not deter Louise from racing. Why not a plot?
But, and that's not all. In "Cars 3" we will meet Natalie Sertan (from the English certain - confident). She is a super analyst and race statistician. She does an excellent job of appreciating the potential of each racer, but may not take into account the degree of their determination. We will also see a school bus and a racing legend. She will show McQueen what an unpaved road is! And McQuinn also has a sponsor with a wonderful speaking surname Sterling.
Of course, we hope that McQuinn will win, but we are not 100% sure. The more interesting it will be to go to the cinema starting June 15.
Yes, this is exactly Doc - Hudson from the cartoon - "cars". And this is not Ford, and not Chevrolet, but Hudson, - Have you heard of this brand? To be honest, at the time when this cartoon just came out, I simply did not know about such an American automaker. This company has long ceased to exist, but the cars produced by it still drive and are revered by many Americans.
Actually, Hudson— these are not expensive cars. Their value was comparable toFord.So in the 51st, you could buy a brand new Hornet for 2,500$. The price of a richly equipped car reached $ 3,100, while the one shown in the 53rd was sold for 7,750$. As you can see, the cars of this brand are difficult to attribute to the premium, but they were valued for their quality factor.
You could also meet the Hudson Hornet in the second Mafia, or in Driver San Francisco. So, despite not too large production volumes, this machine has gained a very significant, cultural weight. And this despite the fact that less than 43,000 such machines were produced for the 51st, and even less for the 52nd;— 36 thousand. And such figures are actually insignificant for the American automobile industry of those years.
And by the way,— the cars said that Doc,— Great former Champion. And there is a lot of truth in this. After all, Hudson, with his low center of gravity, actually participated in various racing competitions. So out of 37 races in, Hornet pilots won in the 24th. This car did not just get the name - "hornet".
It is also interesting that the brand itself was named not in honor of the founder, but in honor of the investor. It so happened that one of the founders of the company turned to his father-in-law for start-up capital, who provided the young entrepreneurs with $90,000. Subsequently, businessmen repeatedly justified the investment. Of course, in those years, such a machine could only be produced in the States.Hornetfirst generation produced in Detroit.
Then, an American could choose for himself a Hornet in the back;— coupe, sedan, convertible. I really like completely closed, flush with the threshold, closed, rear arches. With a wheelbase of 3,150mm, the curb weight of the coupe is 1,642kg, which seems like a very small figure for a large frame car.
From the photo you can see that, as it should be in a classic, American car, a sofa is installed in front, and the gearshift lever is installed on the steering wheel. But pay attention to the instrument dials of this machine. They both look a lot more like watch faces than speedometers or tachometers. So the left dial has digitization from zero to 11. My guess is that 11 could indicate 110 miles. And in this - the same device has an odometer. The second dial, which is to the right, has already been digitized up to 12 ... - well, it can’t - can such a tachometer of an American car be calibrated to 12,000 revolutions? If anyone is aware of Hudson devices,— Unsubscribe). Between these two dials is a fuel and engine temperature gauge.
Under the hood of the Hornet, a 5.0-liter straight-six is installed. Initially, this engine produced 145 hp at 3,800 rpm. The maximum thrust is 373 N.M. Such a motor is powered through a two-chamber carburetor and a gearbox, note here - mechanical, which indicates the cheapness of the machine itself. Indeed, in the States, already in those years, automatic transmissions were very common.
In the 52nd, the power of all Hornets was increased to 170 horsepower. Improved power characteristics were achieved thanks to a modified intake.
Information aboutHudson Hornetin our, Russian-speaking resources, there is practically none. But this is an interesting car and a worthy manufacturer, behind which stood a giant concern likeFord, orG.M.But despite the lack of support from automotive giants, carsHudsonwon inNASCARand later were filmed in famous cartoons and involved in very popular computer games.
To begin with, Hudson (in Russian it is read as "Hudson") is curious even with its name. The company got its name not in honor of the chief designer or owner, but thanks to the sponsor. In 1909, four enterprising young men Roscoe Jackson, Roy Chapin, Howard Coffin and Fred Besner decided to create an automobile company. All of them had previously been employees of Oldsmobile and knew what to do. The money for the new enterprise was allocated by the prosperous Detroit merchant Joseph Hudson. Not that he was very interested in cars, how much he wanted to help his son-in-law. The daughter of a retail magnate was the wife of one of the organizers of the firm, Roscoe Jackson.
And 90 thousand dollars from Joseph Hudson was not wasted. The very first Hudson 20 model was successful enough that in the year of its debut, the company got into the 11th line of the largest US auto companies. Hudson Motor Сars Company got on its feet, but its finest hour came in the 20s. Then the small Essex (in fact, it was not even a model, but a real budget sub-brand) simply blew up the market, offering customers a car with a completely closed body (that is, with a hard top) at an unprecedented low price - until that moment, open models were far ahead of sales of closed colleagues. Thanks to Hudson, this trend has changed once and for all. The success of the national scale immediately catapulted the company into the ranks of the largest players in the US market. True, during the years of the Great Depression, Hudson only miraculously escaped collapse, but in the 40s, thanks to orders from the military department, the Detroit company returned financial well-being.
Lies to the rescue
The war was over, the company's vaults were back full of cash, and demand for new cars outpaced supply. American workers and employees, who made good money on military contracts, enthusiastically began to spend savings. At the same time, Hudson management understood that very soon customers would become more discriminating and demand more sophisticated cars. So the development of a completely new Hudson was not shelved. But what should be the car? Nobody really knew this.
The leading role in choosing a new direction belongs to the chief designer of the company, Frank Spring. He came to Hudson back in 1931 and was known as a very colorful figure. In addition to his passion for Eastern philosophy and vegetarianism, Spring was a big fan of European cars. He subscribed to whole boxes of automotive magazines and technical literature about cars of the Old World, admiring creations from Lancia, Citroen, Tatra. The forward-thinking designer was especially fascinated by the idea of a monocoque body, which promised considerable benefits: weight reduction, improved handling, increased safety and comfort.
However, the opinion of a slightly eccentric stylist would hardly have been heeded if Mr. Spring had not unexpectedly found allies in the technical department of Hudson. The fact is that during the war, the company's workshops assembled not only engines for landing ships and anti-aircraft guns, but also elements of the plumage of combat aircraft. Many of the company's engineers have seen from their own experience how effective aviation technology is, and in particular the frameless fuselage load-bearing structure. Turning on all his eloquence and enlisting the support of the chief designer, Frank Spring convinced the head of Hudson Abraham Barith that the future of the car was in a monocoque body.
No less important was the choice of a new design direction. The fact that pre-war baggage can not last long, it became clear on the example of Packard. Debuted in 1941, Clipper was called the car of the future, and just five years later it was contemptuously compared to a pregnant elephant. However, one should not have gone too far - the new Studebaker of 1947 seemed to the public to be too bold and unusual.
It is not surprising that President Hudson, a conservative and extremely cautious by nature, feared that nothing good would come of the undertaking of his subordinates.
Barit decided that the monocoque body was revolutionary in itself, and it was not worth scaring off buyers with a futuristic design. The idea, in general, not without meaning, alas, matured in the head of the president only when Hudson stylists were already hard at work on the appearance of a promising model.
For designers Robert Andrews and Bill Kirby, this order sounded like a bolt from the blue. What now, all the work down the drain? “Well, no!”, - the desperate guys decided and dared to unheard of insolence.
Here is how it was. Andrews drew a sketch of an imaginary car that resembled a promising Hudson in key details, but was emblazoned with... a Buick emblem. Then the sketch "quite by accident" caught the eye of Frank Spring. Hudson's chief designer immediately took the sketch to the president, who called an emergency meeting in a fire order. When asked where this drawing came from, Robert Andrews, slightly embarrassed, but generally confident, lied, saying that he got the sketch from a familiar designer from General Motors, where they are now developing a new Buick ...
The streamlined and squat car looked too bold in the view of President Hudson, but on the other hand, Mr. Barit understood that if GM was working in this direction, then there was no way to fall behind. In the end, perhaps the loudest deception in the history of automotive design worked, and the project of an "aerodynamic" model received an indulgence.
New word
It was worth the risk - the new Hudson turned out to be a wonderful car in every sense. The first thing that caught my eye was the small height. One and a half meters is normal by today's standards, but in December 1947 the Super Six and Commodore models were the lowest in the States. In addition, they featured a streamlined, aerodynamic body with closed rear wheel arches, and a high waistline, coupled with a modest glass area, gave the Hudson a sporty and aggressive look.
Abraham Barit must have realized by then that he had been fooled. None of the competitors' cars came close to the aerodynamic Hudson. But journalists and critics liked the car, and the unusual exterior did not scare away buyers. In addition, an even more advanced design was hidden behind an unusual appearance.
From the position of today, the first mass-produced American car with a monocoque body looks a little naive. Structurally, the chassis was not so much a "monocoque", but rather a simple version of the space frame. Rigid and tough on its own, on the Hudson this construction proved to be phenomenally tough and tough. Why is that? Everything is very simple. Model 1948, as we know, was the first experience of the company in the creation of a monocoque body. There were simply no computers then, and the Hudson designers, in order not to make mistakes in the calculations, made the load-bearing elements of the frame wider in cross section than was necessary. As they say, it's better to overdo it...
As a result, the car turned out to be more than 200 kg heavier than originally planned, however, the Hudson still turned out to be lighter than its frame contemporaries. And in terms of torsional rigidity, they were at least twice as strong!
As Frank Spring predicted, the monocoque, even in its most primitive form, endowed the car with a whole scattering of talents. Abandoning the usual frame, or as the Americans call it body-on-frame, the new Hudson managed to be made low, significantly reducing the drag coefficient. And this is not at the expense of a spacious interior. A unique feature of the car was the floor below the threshold level, thanks to which all Hudson models from 1948-1954 went down in history as step down cars, that is, literally “cars that you enter by going down a step.” Previously, all American models had to go up on the contrary.
Inside, passengers expected a truly huge cabin. The record-breaking sofa, formally a three-seater, without much hesitation accepted four adults into its arms. And how many hidden pluses were concealed in a super-rigid body structure! At that time, there was no safer car in the States, especially in the event of a coup, and more stable at high speed. The long base, wide track, low center of gravity and telescopic shock absorbers, rare at the time, front and rear, provided the five-meter big man with very decent handling with an enviable smooth ride. It certainly wasn't a European sports car capable of virtuoso stern sweeping through corners, but for its size, the Hudson had the makings of a true premium sports sedan.
The only thing is that the accelerating dynamics were not too impressive. Debuted at the end of 1947, the in-line "six" with a volume of 4.3 liters and a power of 121 hp. accelerated the car to hundreds in just 18 seconds. However, for that time a very worthy result. But most importantly, unlike many competitors, Hudson did not force to drop in corners.
Hornet on the attack
The novelty was warmly welcomed by the public - already in 1948, almost 120 thousand Super Six and Commodore cars were sold (the models differed from each other only in the level of finish and decor), and a year later the circulation increased to almost 160 thousand. Well, the company, meanwhile, offered new options. A shortened version of the Pacemaker debuted in 1950, but the real legend was born a year later when the famous Hornet entered the scene.
In fact, the "hornet" was the body of the Super Six and Commodore, but with a more powerful engine. The “six”, bored out to 5 liters, produced almost 150 “horses”, which, when equipped with a manual gearbox, made it possible to accelerate to a hundred in 13 seconds. Decent dynamics of the car, coupled with excellent handling, quickly made the Hornet an ideal option for amateur riders.
In the early 50s, the NASCAR racing series was rapidly gaining popularity. Liberal rules and generous prize money attracted more and more new participants to the start every year. Soon, automotive companies realized the charm of the new championship. After all, the pilots fought each other behind the wheel of practically serial models - “stock cars”, which literally means “standard cars”.
Already in 1951, auto repair shop owner Marshall Teague won the prestigious Daytona 500 miles driving a Hudson. His car was inferior to rivals in maximum speed on straight lines, but in protracted turns, the “hornet”, due to its design, more than recouped.
Teague soon found himself at Hudson's Detroit office to negotiate factory support for his own racing program. The firm gave him three cars and mechanical engineer Vince Piggins. But even such modest costs turned out to be quite enough - by the end of the season, the racing “hornets” will have time to win thirteen NASCAR stages and take third place in the team standings.
The Hudson emblem is more like the city's coat of arms. At the heart of the logo is a triangle symbolizing the "dynamics", "reliability" and "value" of the brand's cars. Later, ships were added to the triangle, hinting at the high engineering potential of the company, and fortress towers - a symbol of stability and reliability.
In the off-season, Teague and Piggins gave the car a good shake-up, paying special attention to the engine. The new engine, loosely called the 7-X, was a boosted version of the standard straight-six with straight-through exhaust, increased compression, larger valves and a twin carburetor. Thanks to these tricks, power from the standard 145 hp. soared up to 210 "horses". And as soon as the best car in terms of handling received a decent engine, it had no rivals on the track. In the 1952 championship season, the Hornets won 27 out of 33 races, still a NASCAR record. In 1953, the Hudson racers put in another 22 stages, which was more than enough for another title.
It's not meant to be...
The only pity is that the racing exploits of the “mythical hornet” did not affect the sad fate of the Hudson brand in any way - sales have been declining since 1950. Full-size Hudsons were expensive from the start - the 1948 model was $450 more expensive than its predecessor. And when the Big Detroit Three began a price dumping policy, all the smaller companies were the losers. Sadly, the design of the car itself played its role. The Hornet, complex in engineering terms, was difficult to modernize. While GM and Chrysler models offered customers new stylistic delights every year, Hudson models remained the same. Worse, the squat, aerodynamic shape of the car fell out of fashion very quickly. Perhaps the matter could still be corrected by investing in the development of a new generation of the model, but Hudson management put everything on another card - the Jet compact sedan. And they didn't guess. Jet, the creation of which took the last money, a resounding failure in the market.
On May 2, 1954, the Hudson Motor Cars Company ceased to exist, becoming part of the newly organized American Motors. Well, the “mythical hornet” remained the brightest spot in the biography of the forgotten Detroit brand.
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Neil Barnwell
Where did Doc Hudson go?
Did it ever imply what exactly happened to Doc Hudson between the events of Cars and Cars 2? At one point, one of the characters says something like, "Doc would be proud of you." My guess is that the reason for the character's exclusion is that Paul Newman wasn't signed.
christy cook
I think doc hudson should show up in cars 3.
Ashley
I wish the doctor could stay alive with us and we'll be glad he helped with makvin lighting and mcqueen lighting was happy doc was there for him now mcqueen lighting won't see doc anymore he was sad that the dock died before other cars that were in another country and cities were all upset that the dock on the eve
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screaming
That's why I say he was Doc Hudson and Doc Hudson was him. So, when we started thinking about the new movie, we immediately said, "Let's just come up with a tasteful way to somehow do justice to the character and Paul Newman." So we came up with the idea that the big cup that their race is called The Piston Cup, which they renamed the Hudson Horney Memorial Piston Cup in honor of Doc Hudson, and they turned his doctor's office into the Doc Hudson Museum. So, at the very beginning, there is only a small moment with Mater and McQueen, which was my tribute to Paul Newman in the film.
However, I do not know of any source confirming that Doc actually died. in the Universe(presumably just old age or the automotive equivalent of organ failure).
vastra360
This actually raises a lot of questions. Can machines die? In the real world, people stop fixing cars when they get expensive, but in theory you could just replace the parts for good. It's not like people where many parts are non-replaceable and the components of all parts break down over time. Where is the soul of the car? If you were to replace every part, would they still be them?
vastra360
wtf? Who will buy the corpse of a villain for their child? In any case, the better the wording, can cars be immortal?
Thorbjorn Ravn Andersen
a typo in the Hudson Horney memorial, but the edit is too short to allow.
