These are standard specifications for the 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1957 - 1959 |
| Price : | $2,490 |
| Weight : | 3140 lbs | 1424.28 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2779 cc | 169.6 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| 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 |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Stromberg Model WW 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4248 cc | 259.2 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 195 BHP (143.52 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Studebaker Production for 1959 : | 126,156 |
| Total 1959 Silver Hawk production : | 7,788 |
| 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 7,788 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.0 in | 5182 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.5 in | 3061 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.4 in | 1458 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Cam and Roller |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.40x15 |
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk? A: The 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk has a wheelbase size of 120.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk? A: The 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk has a length of 204.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk? A: The 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk has a width of 71.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk cost when new?A: The 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk had a base price of approximately $2,490 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk? A: The 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk have? A: The 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk had 6.40x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Studebaker produce in 1959? A: Studebaker produced 126,156 automobiles in 1959.Q: How many 1959 Silver Hawks were produced? A: Studebaker produced 7,788 examples of the Silver Hawk in 1959.Q: What engines did the 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk have? A: The 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (2779 cc | 169.6 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 1800 RPM V 8 (4248 cc | 259.2 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4500 RPM V 8 (4248 cc | 259.2 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 195 BHP (143.52 KW) Q: What transmission did the 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk have? A: The 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.