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| 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk V8 Series 62S | ||
| Sport Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 9,335 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 62V-K6 | |
| Weight | 3,285lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 120.5 inches | |
| Length | 204 inches | |
| Width | 71 inches | |
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 57.4 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56.6 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 289.07 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 9/16 & 3 5/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 210@4500 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 40.61 | |
| Torque | 300@2800 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | Upper left front of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.31 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | |||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular tubular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.7 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 18 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 18 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 62V-1001 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced is all Hawks. Cooling system capacity includes heater. | |||
| 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 April 1962 | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | Ermine White | |
| Riviera Blue | ||
| Desert Sand | ||
| Blaze Red | ||
| Metallic Green | ||
| Metallic Silver | ||
| Metallic Brown | ||
| Black Velvet | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Flightomatic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| 259 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt | |