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1961 Studebaker Hawk (or Lark)

The 1961 Hawk continued with minimal changes from 1960, featuring the 289 CID V8 as standard equipment and representing Studebaker's performance flagship before the GT Hawk redesign of 1962.
61PC34567
289 CID
Engine
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Studebaker Hawk (or Lark)

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 61 1961
Engine Code P 289 CID, V-8 (210 HP)
Serial Number 34567 Unit #34567

Basic Information

MakeStudebaker
ModelHawk (or Lark)
Year1961
ManufacturerStudebaker
EraClassic Era

Engine & Details

Engine289 CID, V-8 (210 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower210 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2 BC
Assembly PlantHamilton, Ontario, Canada
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceStudebaker
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Hawk)

Bodystyle lifespan1953 through 1964
Headroom front34.5
Headroom rear33.8
Height55.5
Legroom front44.0
Legroom rear37.0
Length204.0
Nameplate origin1956
Wheelbase120.5
Width71.3

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)