what kind of car is doc hudson

Doc Hudson is a 1951 Hudson Hornet. This car is a full-size automobile known for its "step-down" design with a lowered floor pan and a chassis that provided a lower center of gravity, which helped the car handle very well. The Hudson Hornet was famous in its day for its performance in NASCAR racing, especially in the early 1950s, where it was nicknamed the "Fabulous Hudson Hornet" due to its outstanding speed and handling. Doc Hudson in the Pixar movie "Cars" is modeled after this iconic car, which featured a powerful inline-six engine and a sleek, streamlined styling that made it both functional and stylish for racing and everyday driving.