These are standard specifications for the 1955 Studebaker Champion, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Column-mounted gearshift
Chassis # G-1323474
Engine # 1146084
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Auction entries : 2
Features
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1947 - 1958 |
| Body Designer : | Raymond Loewy |
| Price : | $1,740-$2,310 |
| Weight : | 2790 lbs | 1265.523 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3041 cc | 185.6 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 101 HP (74.336 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter Model WE-2108S 1-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual Column-mounted gearshift
Production Figures
| Total Studebaker Production for 1955 : | 116,333 |
| Total 1955 Champion production : | 50,374 |
| 1955 Studebaker Champion | |
| Custom 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,801 |
| Custom Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,290 |
| Deluxe 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 7,666 |
| Deluxe Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 5,572 |
| Deluxe Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 13,621 |
| Deluxe Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P : | 3,517 |
| Regal Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 2,721 |
| Regal Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : | 2,408 |
| Regal Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 7,406 |
| Regal Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,372 |
Dimension(s)
Custom Sedan
| Body Designer : | Raymond Loewy |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.2 in | 5136 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.5 in | 2959 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
Custom 2-Door Sedan
| Price : | $1,740 |
| Weight : | 2740 lbs | 1242.843 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.2 in | 5136 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.5 in | 2959 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
Deluxe Sedan
| Price : | $1,885 |
| Weight : | 2805 lbs | 1272.327 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.2 in | 5136 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.5 in | 2959 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
Deluxe 2-Door Sedan
| Price : | $1,840 |
| Weight : | 2780 lbs | 1260.987 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.2 in | 5136 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.5 in | 2959 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
Deluxe Coupe
| Price : | $1,875 |
| Weight : | 2790 lbs | 1265.523 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.4 in | 5192 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.5 in | 3061 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
Deluxe Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,140 |
| Weight : | 2980 lbs | 1351.705 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.2 in | 5136 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.5 in | 2959 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
Regal Sedan
| Price : | $1,990 |
| Weight : | 2815 lbs | 1276.863 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.2 in | 5136 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.5 in | 2959 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
Regal Coupe
| Price : | $1,975 |
| Weight : | 2795 lbs | 1267.791 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.4 in | 5192 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.5 in | 3061 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
Regal Hardtop
| Price : | $2,130 |
| Weight : | 2865 lbs | 1299.542 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.4 in | 5192 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.5 in | 3061 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
Regal Station Wagon
Chassis # G-1323474
Engine # 1146084
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| Price : | $2,310 |
| Weight : | 2985 lbs | 1353.973 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.2 in | 5136 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.5 in | 2959 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.40 x 15 tubeless |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Studebaker Champion FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Studebaker Champion?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Studebaker Champion? A: The 1955 Studebaker Champion has wheelbase sizes of 116.50 and 120.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Studebaker Champion? A: The 1955 Studebaker Champion has lengths of 202.20 and 204.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Studebaker Champion cost when new?A: The 1955 Studebaker Champion cost approximately $1,740 to $2,310 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Studebaker Champion? A: The 1955 Studebaker Champion was offered as a Custom 2-Door Sedan, Custom Sedan, Deluxe 2-Door Sedan, Deluxe Coupe, Deluxe Sedan, Deluxe Station Wagon, Regal Coupe, Regal Hardtop, Regal Sedan, Regal Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1955 Studebaker Champion have? A: The 1955 Studebaker Champion had 6.40 x 15 tubeless tires.Q: How many vehicles did Studebaker produce in 1955? A: Studebaker produced 116,333 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Champions were produced? A: Studebaker produced 50,374 examples of the Champion in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 Studebaker Champion have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Studebaker Champion was a 6L-Head (3041 cc | 185.6 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 101 HP (74.336 KW) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1955 Studebaker Champion have? A: The 1955 Studebaker Champion had a 3 speed Manual Column-mounted gearshift gearbox.