These technical specifications offer a concise reference for the 1963–1964 Studebaker Avanti models. All data is historic and sourced from original Studebaker documents published between 1962 and 1964.
Engine and Performance
Specification
Details
Engine
90° V-8 OHV, water-cooled
Bore
3.56 in.
Stroke
3.52 in.
Piston Displacement
289 cu. in.
Compression Ratio (No Supercharger)
10.25 to 1
Compression Ratio (Supercharged)
9 to 1
Brake Horsepower
Not Available
Torque
Not Available
Braking System
Component
Details
Front Brakes
Dunlop discs, 11 ½ in. diameter
Rear Brakes
Drums, 11 in. diameter
Transmission
Type
Details
Forward Gears
Four speeds
Reverse
One speed
Gear Ratios (Forward)
1st: 2.51, 2nd: 1.91, 3rd: 1.51, Top: 1:1
Suspension and Steering
Component
Details
Front Suspension
Coil springs and sway bar
Rear Suspension
Semi-elliptic leaf springs and radius rods
Steering
Power steering, 3 ½ turns lock-to-lock
Turning Radius
37.5 ft.
Dimensions and Weight
Measurement
Details
Wheelbase
109 in.
Overall Length
192.5 in.
Overall Width
70.4 in.
Overall Height
54 in.
Weight (Unladen)
3,000 lbs.
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