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1963 Studebaker GT Hawk (or Lark/Avanti)

The GT Hawk served as Studebaker's flagship sport coupe with standard 289 V8 power during its penultimate production year.
63P98765
289 CID
Engine
South Bend, Indiana
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Studebaker GT Hawk (or Lark/Avanti)

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 63 1963
Engine Code P 289 CID, V-8 (210 HP)
Serial Number 98765 Unit #98765

Basic Information

MakeStudebaker
ModelGT Hawk (or Lark/Avanti)
Year1963
ManufacturerStudebaker
EraClassic Era

Engine & Details

Engine289 CID, V-8 (210 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower210 HP
Compression Ratio8.25:1
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2 BC
Assembly PlantSouth Bend, Indiana
Plant CodeUS
Pattern SourceStudebaker
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Lark)

Bodystyle lifespan1962 through 1966
Headroom front43.7
Headroom rear41.9
Height55.7
Legroom front39.3
Legroom rear27.5
Length184.0
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase109.0
Width71.3

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)