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1961 Studebaker Lark

The Lark compact car continued to be Studebaker's best-selling model in 1961, receiving the upgraded 170 CID OHV six-cylinder engine that increased horsepower from 90 to 112.
61SC10551
170 CID
Engine
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Studebaker Lark

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 61 1961
Engine Code S 170 CID, 6-cylinder (112 HP, OHV)
Serial Number 10551 Unit #10551

Basic Information

MakeStudebaker
ModelLark
Year1961
ManufacturerStudebaker
EraClassic Era

Engine & Details

Engine170 CID, 6-cylinder (112 HP)
Cylinders6
Displacement170 CID
Horsepower112 HP
Compression Ratio8.5:1
ConfigurationInline-6
Carburetor1 BC
Assembly PlantHamilton, Ontario, Canada
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceStudebaker
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1959 through 1961
Height56.5
Legroom front43.5
Legroom rear40.0
Length175.0
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase108.5
Width71.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)