The Studebaker Commander State Convertible is a 2 door convertible/cabriolet-bodied automobile with a front mounted engine supplying power to the rear wheels.
The Commander State Convertible forms part of Studebaker's 18A model range.
Powering the Studebaker Commander State Convertible is an overhead valve, 3.8 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 120 bhp (122 PS/89 kW) at 4000 rpm and 257 N·m (190 lb·ft/26.2 kgm) at 2000 rpm respectively.
A 3 speed manual with overdrive transmission delivers the power to the driven wheels.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet | ||
| Number of doors | 2 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2921 mm | 115 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1435 mm | 56.5 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1370 mm | 53.9 inches | |
| Length | 5017 mm | 197.5 inches | |
| Width | 1795 mm | 70.7 inches | |
| Height | 1555 mm | 61.2 inches | |
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Kerb weight | |||
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 68 litres | 15 [18] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
| Frontal area | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Studebaker | ||
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| Cylinders | V 8 | ||
| Capacity | 3.8 litre 3809 cc (232.439 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 85.7 × 82.55 mm
3.37 × 3.25 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output | 122 PS (120 bhp) (89 kW) at 4000 rpm |
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| maximum torque | 257 Nm (190 ft·lb) (26.2 kgm) at 2000 rpm |
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| Specific output | 23.5 kW/litre 31.9 ps/litre 31.5 bhp/litre 0.52 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque |
67.47 Nm/litre
0.82 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 7:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 carburettor | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 847.9 kPa (123 psi) | ||
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| crankshaft bearings | |||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 476.13 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | N | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | |||
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| Acceleration 0-100km/h | |||
| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | |||
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| Maximum speed | |||
| Power-to-weight ratio | |||
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| fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
| litres/100km | |||
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| UK MPG | |||
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| Carbon dioxide emissions | |||
| Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? | |||
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| chassis | |||
| Engine position | front | ||
| Engine layout | longitudinal | ||
| Drive wheels | rear wheel drive | ||
| Torque split | N/A | ||
| Steering | |||
| turns lock-to-lock | |||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | |||
| Wheel size rear | |||
| Tyres front | 7.10 x 15 | ||
| Tyres rear | 7.10 x 15 | ||
| Brakes F/R | Dr/Dr | ||
| Front brake diameter | |||
| Rear brake diameter | |||
| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 3 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.56 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 581581 | ||
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| Model code | |||
| Model family | 18A | ||
| RAC rating | 36.4 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1951 Studebaker Commander State Convertible added 2018-12-28. Last modified 2020-03-16. |
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