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Studebaker observed its 100th Anniversary in 1952, a turning point for America's oldest vehicle maker. It began as the world's largest producer of horse-drawn vehicles, which ended in 1902. Five Studebaker brothers founded the company, which closed its doors in 1966.
The Golden Hawk was produced for just 3 years: 1956-1958. It was marketed as 'America's only family-size sports car.' In 1958, only 878 were produced. The Hawk delivered 275 horsepower from its 289 V8 supercharged engine. Its European styling featured hood air-scoops, rear fins, and a sports car instrument panel. The car sold for $3,710 new.
This Studebaker was sold new by the current owners' father's Studebaker Dealership in Ohio (Parsons Sales and Service - East Liverpool,Ohio).. In 2000 the car had a 3 year frame-off restoration.
The Studebaker Golden Hawk was produced from 1956 through 1958. The styling was influenced by Raymond Loewy's design studio who used the shape of the Champion and Commander of the early 1950's as its beginning point. The Golden Hawk had an eggcrate grille and a pointed front end nose. In the rear were tailfins with integrated tail lights. The brake light and backup-light were stacked in the rear. The rear window was wrap-around. There were a variety of colors to select from, including the popular two-tone color schemes.
Under the hood was a Packard 352 cubic-inch V8 engine rated at 275 horsepower. With its low body weight and powerful engine, the Golden Hawk could race from zero-to-sixty in around 7.8 seconds and reach top speed at 125 mph. A McCulloch supercharger was later added which raised horsepower to 275. A fiberglass overlay on the hood was added which provided extra room for the supercharger.
In 1956 there were four Hawk models to select from, the Golden Hawk, Flight Hawk Coupe, Power Hawk Coup, and the Sky Hawk hardtop.
Under the hood was a Packard 352 cubic-inch V8 engine rated at 275 horsepower. With its low body weight and powerful engine, the Golden Hawk could race from zero-to-sixty in around 7.8 seconds and reach top speed at 125 mph. A McCulloch supercharger was later added which raised horsepower to 275. A fiberglass overlay on the hood was added which provided extra room for the supercharger.
In 1956 there were four Hawk models to select from, the Golden Hawk, Flight Hawk Coupe, Power Hawk Coup, and the Sky Hawk hardtop.
1958 Studebaker Golden Hawk |
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| Year | 1958 |
| Make | Studebaker |
| Model | Golden Hawk |
| Body Style | Hardtop |
| Engine Location | Rear |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1956 - 1958 |
| Body Designer | Raymond Loewy |
| Price | $3,282.00 |
| Weight | 3470 lbs | 1574 kg |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 811 |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 9.2 seconds. |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Solid valve lifters | |
| Aspiration/Induction | Supercharged |
| Belt-driven supercharger | |
| Displacement | 289.00 CU IN. | 4736.7 cc. | 4.7 L. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Horsepower | 275.00 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 4800.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 12.6 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 58.5 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 |
| Main Bearings | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Carburetor |
| Stromberg Model WW 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Block | Cast-iron |
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| Standard Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic |
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