These are standard specifications for the 1940 Studebaker Champion, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1939 - 1946 |
| Body Designer : | Raymond Loewy |
| Coach Work : | Derham |
| Price : | $700-$803 |
Power
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2779 cc | 169.6 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 80 HP (58.88 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Manual
Production Figures
| Total Studebaker Production for 1940 : | 107,185 |
| Total 1940 Champion production : | 66,264 |
| 1940 Studebaker Champion | |
Dimensions
Dual Cowl Phaeton by Derham
| Body Designer : | Raymond Loewy |
| Coachwork : | Derham |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 197.8 in | 5024 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Custom Coupe
| Price : | $700 |
| Weight : | 2300 lbs | 1043.262 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Custom OS Coupe
| Price : | $700 |
| Weight : | 2300 lbs | 1043.262 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Custom Club Sedan
| Price : | $703 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Custom Cruiser Sedan
| Price : | $755 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Custom DeLuxe Coupe
| Price : | $703 |
| Weight : | 2325 lbs | 1054.602 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Custom DeLuxe OS Coupe
| Price : | $721 |
| Weight : | 2300 lbs | 1043.262 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Custom DeLuxe Club Sedan
| Price : | $745 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Custom DeLuxe Cruiser Sedan
| Price : | $800 |
| Weight : | 2423 lbs | 1099.054 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
DeLuxe Coupe
| Price : | $700 |
| Weight : | 2300 lbs | 1043.262 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
DeLuxe OS Coupe
| Price : | $700 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
DeLuxe Club Sedan
| Price : | $723 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
DeLuxe Cruiser Sedan
| Price : | $800 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
DeLux-Tone Coupe
| Price : | $700 |
| Weight : | 2300 lbs | 1043.262 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
DeLux-Tone OS Coupe
| Price : | $780 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
DeLux-Tone Club Sedan
| Price : | $800 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
DeLux-Tone Cruiser Sedan
| Price : | $803 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 188.8 in | 4794 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1642 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.0 in | 2794 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1429 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Handling
1940 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $825 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,725 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,920 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.18 |
1940 Studebaker Champion FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Studebaker Champion?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Studebaker Champion? A: The 1940 Studebaker Champion has a wheelbase size of 110.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Studebaker Champion? A: The 1940 Studebaker Champion has lengths of 188.75 and 197.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Studebaker Champion cost when new?A: The 1940 Studebaker Champion cost approximately $700 to $803 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Studebaker Champion? A: The 1940 Studebaker Champion was offered as a Custom Club Sedan, Custom Coupe, Custom Cruiser Sedan, Custom DeLuxe Club Sedan, Custom DeLuxe Coupe, Custom DeLuxe Cruiser Sedan, Custom DeLuxe OS Coupe, Custom OS Coupe, DeLux-Tone Club Sedan, DeLux-Tone Coupe, DeLux-Tone Cruiser Sedan, DeLux-Tone OS Coupe, DeLuxe Club Sedan, DeLuxe Coupe, DeLuxe Cruiser Sedan, DeLuxe OS Coupe, Dual Cowl Phaeton.Q: How many vehicles did Studebaker produce in 1940? A: Studebaker produced 107,185 automobiles in 1940.Q: How many 1940 Champions were produced? A: Studebaker produced 66,264 examples of the Champion in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Studebaker Champion have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Studebaker Champion was a Inline 6L-Head (2779 cc | 169.6 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 80 HP (58.88 KW) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1940 Studebaker Champion have? A: The 1940 Studebaker Champion had a Manual gearbox.
