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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.
Confidence 75%
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

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)