1953 Studebaker Commander Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1953 Studebaker Commander, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1947 - 1959
Price : $2,090-$2,400
Weight : 3122 lbs | 1416.115 kg
0-60 mph : 17 seconds.
1/4 Mile : 20 seconds.
Top Speed : 150 km/h | 93.225 mph
V 8
Displacement : 3809 cc | 232.4 cu in. | 3.8 L.
Power : 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 7.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Stromberg Model WWUVL-26 2-barrel
Transmission:
3 Manual Column mounted

Total Studebaker Production for 1953 : 151,576
Total 1953 Commander production : 75,965
1953 Studebaker Commander
Deluxe Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : 10,065
Deluxe Starlight Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 6,106
Deluxe Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : 2,371
Land Cruiser Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : 15,981
Regal Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : 7,454
Regal Starliner Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 14,752
Regal Starliner Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : 19,236

Regal Starliner Hardtop

Regal Starliner Hardtop
Regal Starliner Hardtop
Chassis # 8318422
Auction entries : 1
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 198.6 in | 5044 mm.
Width : 71.0 in | 1803 mm.
Height : 56.4 in | 1433 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.5 in | 2959 mm.
Front Track : 56.5 in | 1435 mm.
Rear Track : 55.5 in | 1410 mm.

Deluxe Sedan

Price : $2,120
Weight : 3075 lbs | 1394.797 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 198.6 in | 5044 mm.
Width : 71.0 in | 1803 mm.
Height : 56.4 in | 1433 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.5 in | 2959 mm.
Front Track : 56.5 in | 1435 mm.
Rear Track : 55.5 in | 1410 mm.

Deluxe Two-Door Sedan

Price : $2,090
Weight : 3055 lbs | 1385.725 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 198.6 in | 5044 mm.
Width : 71.0 in | 1803 mm.
Height : 56.4 in | 1433 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.5 in | 2959 mm.
Front Track : 56.5 in | 1435 mm.
Rear Track : 55.5 in | 1410 mm.

Deluxe Starlight Coupe

Price : $2,130
Weight : 3040 lbs | 1378.921 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 198.6 in | 5044 mm.
Width : 71.0 in | 1803 mm.
Height : 56.4 in | 1433 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.5 in | 2959 mm.
Front Track : 56.5 in | 1435 mm.
Rear Track : 55.5 in | 1410 mm.

Regal Sedan

Price : $2,200
Weight : 3095 lbs | 1403.868 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 198.6 in | 5044 mm.
Width : 71.0 in | 1803 mm.
Height : 56.4 in | 1433 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.5 in | 2959 mm.
Front Track : 56.5 in | 1435 mm.
Rear Track : 55.5 in | 1410 mm.

Regal Starliner Coupe

Price : $2,215
Weight : 3040 lbs | 1378.921 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 198.6 in | 5044 mm.
Width : 71.0 in | 1803 mm.
Height : 56.4 in | 1433 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.5 in | 2959 mm.
Front Track : 56.5 in | 1435 mm.
Rear Track : 55.5 in | 1410 mm.

Land Cruiser Sedan

Price : $2,315
Weight : 3180 lbs | 1442.424 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 198.6 in | 5044 mm.
Width : 71.0 in | 1803 mm.
Height : 56.4 in | 1433 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.5 in | 2959 mm.
Front Track : 56.5 in | 1435 mm.
Rear Track : 55.5 in | 1410 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.10x15 tube type

1953 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $1,650
Avg. Household Income : $4,000
Avg. Home : $9,550
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.20

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Q: How fast is the 1953 Studebaker Commander? A: The 1953 Studebaker Commander has a top speed of 150 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Studebaker Commander? A: The 1953 Studebaker Commander has a wheelbase size of 116.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1953 Studebaker Commander? A: The 1953 Studebaker Commander has a length of 198.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1953 Studebaker Commander? A: The 1953 Studebaker Commander has a width of 71.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1953 Studebaker Commander cost when new?A: The 1953 Studebaker Commander cost approximately $2,090 to $2,400 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1953 Studebaker Commander? A: The 1953 Studebaker Commander was offered as a Deluxe Sedan, Deluxe Starlight Coupe, Deluxe Two-Door Sedan, Land Cruiser Sedan, Regal Sedan, Regal Starliner Coupe, Regal Starliner Hardtop.

Q: What tires did the 1953 Studebaker Commander have? A: The 1953 Studebaker Commander had 7.10x15 tube type tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Studebaker produce in 1953? A: Studebaker produced 151,576 automobiles in 1953.

Q: How many 1953 Commanders were produced? A: Studebaker produced 75,965 examples of the Commander in 1953.

Q: What engine did the 1953 Studebaker Commander have? A: The engine powering the 1953 Studebaker Commander was a V 8 (3809 cc | 232.4 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1953 Studebaker Commander have? A: The 1953 Studebaker Commander had a 3 speed Manual Column mounted gearbox.

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