| Studebaker Speedster | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Studebaker |
| Model years | 1955 |
| Assembly | Studebaker Automotive Plant, South Bend, Indiana, United States |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Personal luxury car |
| Body style | 2-door hardtop coupé |
| Platform | Studebaker President |
| Related | Studebaker President |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 259 cu in (4.2 L) V8[1][2] |
| Transmission |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 in (3,061 mm)[3] |
| Length | 204.4 in (5,192 mm)[4] |
| Width | 70.4 in (1,788 mm)[4] |
| Height | 56.3 in (1,430 mm)[4] |
| Curb weight | 3,301 lb (1,497 kg)[3] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Studebaker Champion Starliner |
| Successor | Studebaker Golden Hawk |
The Studebaker Speedster was an automobile produced by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana during the 1955 model year. The vehicle was considered Studebaker's halo model for the 1955 season.[2] Studebaker had previously used the Speedster name in the early 1920s, and was a marketing strategy revival of the President during that time.