1954 Studebaker Champion Regal Starliner hardtop coupe |
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| Production | 1953-1956 |
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| Engine | 169.6 cu in (2,779 cc) L-head I6 185.6 cu in (3,041 cc) L-head I6 |
| Wheelbase | coupes & hardtops: 120.5 in (3,061 mm) sedans: 116.5 in (2,959 mm) |
| Length | coupes & hardtops: 202.2 in (5,136 mm) sedans: 1,198.6 in (30,444 mm) |
| Width | coupes & hardtops: 71 in (1,803 mm) sedans: 69.5 in (1,765 mm) |
In 1953, Studebaker was redesigned by Robert Bourke, from Raymond Loewy's design studio. The two-door coupe was called the "Starlight", while the more expensive hardtop coupe was called the "Starliner". The front end of the new Studebaker was lower than contemporaries. No convertible was offered in 1953. In 1954, a new two-door station wagon called the "Conestoga" was added to the Champion line. Power of the L-head inline-six remained unchanged at 85 hp (63 kW), although in 1955 this was replaced by a larger version with 101 hp (75 kW). Also for 1955 the Starlight/Starliner labels were dropped and a wraparound windshield was introduced. The 1956 Champion sedans received very different bodywork, with pronounced "eyebrows" over the headlights and large tailfins. The coupes received the new Hawk style bodywork with a centrally placed square grille reminiscent of a period Mercedes-Benz.
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1953 Studebaker Champion Starlight coupe
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1954 Studebaker Champion sedan
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1956 Studebaker Champion sedan
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