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1961 Studebaker Lark (or Hawk)

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.
61V12345
259 CID
Engine
South Bend, Indiana
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Studebaker Lark (or Hawk)

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 61 1961
Engine Code V 259 CID, V-8 (180 HP)
Serial Number 12345 Unit #12345

Basic Information

MakeStudebaker
ModelLark (or Hawk)
Year1961
ManufacturerStudebaker
EraClassic Era

Engine & Details

Engine259 CID, V-8 (180 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement259 CID
Horsepower180 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2 BC
Assembly PlantSouth Bend, Indiana
Plant CodeUS
Pattern SourceStudebaker
Confidence75%

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)