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| 1961 Studebaker Lark VIII DeLuxe Series 61V | ||
| Station Wagon | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,204.00 | |
| No. Produced | 1,177 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Studebaker | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 61V-D4 | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 inches | |
| Length | 179 inches | |
| Width | 71.4 inches | |
| Height | 56.5 inches | |
| Front Tread | 57.4 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56.6 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 259.16 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 9/16 & 3 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.8 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 180@4500 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 40.61 | |
| Torque | 260@2800 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | Upper left front of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual throat | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.55 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.49 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.07 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 10 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 10 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single with crossover | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Tube and center | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.5 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 18 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 17 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 2.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 61V-1001 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| This model has a 113 inch wheelbase. | |||
| References | |
| Studebaker-The Complete Story W.Cannon & F.Fox | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Studebaker Passenger Car Shop Manual 1959-1964 | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age January 1961 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1961 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | White Sand | |
| Gulfstream Blue | ||
| Williamsburg Green | ||
| Sandalwood Beige | ||
| Oasis Green | ||
| Colonial Red | ||
| Jonquil Yellow | ||
| Pacific Blue | ||
| Sudan Beige | ||
| Ermine | ||
| Green Jade | ||
| Riviera Blue | ||
| Desert Sand | ||
| Blaze | ||
| Autumn Haze | ||
| Flamingo | ||
| Suntone | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Flightomatic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt | |