These are standard specifications for the 1961 Studebaker Lark, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1959 - 1964 |
| Price : | $1,936-$2,690 |
| Weight : | 2940 lbs | 1333.562 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2779 cc | 169.6 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 112 BHP (82.432 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter Model AS 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4248 cc | 259.2 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque : | 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.50:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Stromberg Model WW 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L. |
| Power : | 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Stromberg Model WW 2-barrel carburetor | |
Manual
Production Figures
| Total Studebaker Production for 1961 : | 59,713 |
| Total 1961 Lark production : | 70,513 |
| 1961 Studebaker Lark | |
| Hawk Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 3,663 |
| Six Series Deluxe Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 12,571 |
| Six Series Deluxe Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 15,891 |
| Six Series Deluxe Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,210 |
| Six Series Deluxe Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 2,924 |
| Six Series Hawk Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 266 |
| Six Series Heavy Duty Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,108 |
| Six Series Regal Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 979 |
| Six Series Regal Cruiser Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 24 |
| Six Series Regal Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,870 |
| Six Series Regal Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,802 |
| Six Series Regal Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 693 |
| V8 Series Deluxe Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,003 |
| V8 Series Deluxe Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 7,343 |
| V8 Series Deluxe Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,177 |
| V8 Series Deluxe Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,815 |
| V8 Series Heavy Duty Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 222 |
| V8 Series Regal Convertible 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,002 |
| V8 Series Regal Cruiser 4 dr. 6 P : | 5,232 |
| V8 Series Regal Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,666 |
| V8 Series Regal Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,202 |
| V8 Series Regal Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,851 |
Handling
1961 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,850 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
1961 Studebaker Lark FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Studebaker Lark?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Studebaker Lark? A: The 1961 Studebaker Lark has wheelbase sizes of 108.50 and 113.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1961 Studebaker Lark? A: The 1961 Studebaker Lark has lengths of 175.00-, 179.00-, 184.50-inches.Q: How much did the 1961 Studebaker Lark cost when new?A: The 1961 Studebaker Lark cost approximately $1,936 to $2,690 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Studebaker Lark? A: The 1961 Studebaker Lark was offered as a Hawk Coupe, Six Series Deluxe Sedan, Six Series Deluxe Station Wagon, Six Series Hawk Coupe, Six Series Heavy Duty Sedan, Six Series Regal Convertible, Six Series Regal Cruiser Sedan, Six Series Regal Hardtop, Six Series Regal Sedan, Six Series Regal Station Wagon, V8 Series Deluxe Sedan, V8 Series Deluxe Station Wagon, V8 Series Heavy Duty Sedan, V8 Series Regal Convertible, V8 Series Regal Cruiser, V8 Series Regal Hardtop, V8 Series Regal Sedan, V8 Series Regal Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Studebaker produce in 1961? A: Studebaker produced 59,713 automobiles in 1961.Q: How many 1961 Larks were produced? A: Studebaker produced 70,513 examples of the Lark in 1961.Q: What engines did the 1961 Studebaker Lark have? A: The 1961 Studebaker Lark had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (2779 cc | 169.6 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 112 BHP (82.432 KW) @ 4500 RPM V 8 (4248 cc | 259.2 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2800 RPM V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1961 Studebaker Lark have? A: The 1961 Studebaker Lark had a Manual gearbox.