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1963 Studebaker Avanti (or Super Lark/GT Hawk)

The groundbreaking Avanti debuted in 1963 with radical Raymond Loewy styling and optional Paxton-supercharged engines, representing Studebaker's boldest innovation.
63R10551
R-series High-Performance Engine (R1/R2/R3S)
Engine
South Bend, Indiana
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Studebaker Avanti (or Super Lark/GT Hawk)

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 63 1963
Engine Code R R-series High-Performance (240-335 HP)
Serial Number 10551 Unit #10551

Basic Information

MakeStudebaker
ModelAvanti (or Super Lark/GT Hawk)
Year1963
ManufacturerStudebaker
EraClassic Era

Engine & Details

EngineR-series High-Performance Engine (R1/R2/R3S)
Cylinders8
Displacement289-304.5 CID
Horsepower240-335 HP
Compression Ratio9.0:1-10.25:1
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4 BC / Supercharged
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)