Though cosmetic changes are minor, but 1954 sees the introduction of a two-door station wagon, reserved to the better-appointed series. Studebaker capitalizes a lot on this new vehicle, introducing during the year an “Ambulet” option package that turns any of its wagons into an ambulance.
The Commander’s V-8 gains a few horsepower, but Studebaker remains far behind the competition in terms of performance, an unbalance that cannot be totally compensated anymore by the lighter weight of its cars.
Studebaker Champion Custom
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 85 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 504 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door sedan, four-door sedan.
Studebaker Champion Deluxe
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 85 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 497 cm (wagon), 504 cm (sedans), 514 cm (coupe). Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door sedan, four-door sedan, two-door “Starlight” coupe, two-door “Conestoga” station wagon.
Studebaker Champion Regal
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 85 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 497 cm (wagon), 504 cm (sedans), 514 cm (coupes). Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door sedan, four-door sedan, two-door “Starlight” coupe, two-door “Starliner” hardtop coupe, two-door “Conestoga” station wagon.
Studebaker Commander Deluxe
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 3.8-litre, 127 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 497 cm (wagon), 504 cm (sedans), 514 cm (coupe). Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door sedan, four-door sedan, two-door “Starlight” coupe, two-door “Conestoga” station wagon.
Studebaker Commander Regal
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 3.8-litre, 127 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 497 cm (wagon), 504 cm (sedan), 514 cm (coupes). Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door sedan, two-door “Starlight” coupe, two-door “Starliner” hardtop coupe, two-door “Conestoga” station wagon.
Studebaker Commander Land Cruiser
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 3.8-litre, 127 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 515 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door sedan.
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The Commander’s V-8 gains a few horsepower, but Studebaker remains far behind the competition in terms of performance, an unbalance that cannot be totally compensated anymore by the lighter weight of its cars.
Studebaker Champion Custom
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 85 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 504 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door sedan, four-door sedan.
Studebaker Champion Deluxe
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 85 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 497 cm (wagon), 504 cm (sedans), 514 cm (coupe). Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door sedan, four-door sedan, two-door “Starlight” coupe, two-door “Conestoga” station wagon.
Studebaker Champion Regal
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 85 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 497 cm (wagon), 504 cm (sedans), 514 cm (coupes). Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door sedan, four-door sedan, two-door “Starlight” coupe, two-door “Starliner” hardtop coupe, two-door “Conestoga” station wagon.
Studebaker Commander Deluxe
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 3.8-litre, 127 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 497 cm (wagon), 504 cm (sedans), 514 cm (coupe). Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door sedan, four-door sedan, two-door “Starlight” coupe, two-door “Conestoga” station wagon.
Studebaker Commander Regal
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 3.8-litre, 127 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 497 cm (wagon), 504 cm (sedan), 514 cm (coupes). Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door sedan, two-door “Starlight” coupe, two-door “Starliner” hardtop coupe, two-door “Conestoga” station wagon.
Studebaker Commander Land Cruiser
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 3.8-litre, 127 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 515 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door sedan.
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