The Studebaker Lark Regal V8 is a rear wheel drive vehicle, with the engine placed in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) bodyshell.
The Studebaker Lark Regal V8 is one of the 60S/60V range of cars from Studebaker.
The 4.2 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 8 cylinder that has an output of 195 bhp (198 PS/145 kW) of power at 4500 rpm, and maximum torque of 359 N·m (265 lb·ft/36.6 kgm) at 3000 rpm.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 3 speed manual transmission.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater sedan/saloon | ||
| Number of doors | 4 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2756 mm | 108.5 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1457 mm | 57.4 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1436 mm | 56.5 inches | |
| Length | 4445 mm | 175 inches | |
| Width | 1813 mm | 71.4 inches | |
| Height | 1461 mm | 57.5 inches | |
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Kerb weight | |||
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 68.2 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 in 90° vee | ||
| Capacity | 4.2 litre 4241 cc (258.802 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 90.42 × 82.55 mm
3.56 × 3.25 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (gross) |
198 PS (195 bhp) (145 kW) at 4500 rpm |
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| maximum torque (gross) |
359 Nm (265 ft·lb) (36.6 kgm) at 3000 rpm |
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| Specific output (gross) |
34.3 kW/litre 46.6 ps/litre 46 bhp/litre 0.75 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque (gross) |
84.65 Nm/litre
1.02 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 8.8:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 carburettor | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 1063.7 kPa (154.3 psi) | ||
| Maximum RPM | |||
| crankshaft bearings | 5 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 530.13 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | N | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | |||
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| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | |||
| Standing kilometre | |||
| Maximum speed | |||
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| fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
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| Carbon dioxide emissions | |||
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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 | 6.40-15 | ||
| Tyres rear | 6.40-15 | ||
| Brakes F/R | Dr/Dr | ||
| Front brake diameter | |||
| Rear brake diameter | |||
| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 3 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.31 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 768394 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | W6 | ||
| Model family | 60S/60V | ||
| RAC rating | 40.6 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1960 Studebaker Lark Regal V8 added 2022-08-28. Last modified 2022-08-28. |
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