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1956 Studebaker Power Hawk

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Quick Facts

Chassis Code: 56B

Build Start: 1956

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1956
Model Variant: 56B
Chassis Code: 56B

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3060mm
Track/tread (rear): 1440mm
Width: 1790mm
Track/tread (front): 1440mm
Length: 5180mm
Height: 1430mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.54
Engine Manufacturer: Studebaker
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 90.1 × 82.5mm
Compression Ratio: 7.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: Sweepstakes 259
Capacity: 4.2 litre (4208cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.09
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.69

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1072.1kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr-S

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: 6.70 x 15
Tyres Front: 6.70 x 15

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Specific output(Gross): 44 bhp/litre0.72 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(Gross): 85.31 Nm/litre, 1.03 ft·lb/cu3
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 40.3
maximum power output(Gross): 188 PS (185 bhp) (138 kW)at 4500 rpm
maximum torque(Gross): 359 Nm (265 ft·lb) (36.6 kgm)at 2800 rpm
Unitary Capacity: 526cc

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