Car Specs

1958 Studebaker Commander

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Quick Facts

Chassis Code: 58B

Build Start: 1958

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1958
Model Variant: 58B
Chassis Code: 58B

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2959mm
Track/tread (rear): 1427mm
Width: 1926mm
Track/tread (front): 1453mm
Length: 5140mm
Height: 1457mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 68litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Final Drive Ratio: 3.73
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 90.5 × 82.55mm
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Top Gear Ratio: 0.7
Engine Manufacturer: Studebaker
Capacity: 4.2 litre (4248cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.1
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Stromberg carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.74

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1062kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: 7.50-14
Tyres Front: 7.50-14

Other

RAC rating: 40.6
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Specific output(Gross): 45.9 bhp/litre0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(Gross): 84.51 Nm/litre, 1.02 ft·lb/cu3
Model code: W4
Number of doors: 4
maximum power output(Gross): 198 PS (195 bhp) (145 kW)at 4500 rpm
maximum torque(Gross): 359 Nm (265 ft·lb) (36.6 kgm)at 3000 rpm
Unitary Capacity: 531cc

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