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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.
Confidence 95%
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

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)