The 1959-1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk and Hawk were the simplified successors to the Golden Hawk. This came about as a result of Studebaker's continued low 1957-1958 sales.
After 1959, when only a V-8 engine was offered, the cars were listed simply as Hawk. The Hawk featured Studebaker's 289 cid engine, in two stages of tune and without the previous supercharger.
Styling for the 1959-1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk and Hawk became cleaner, and an optional
four-speed gearbox was made available for 1961. Note that Hawks in these years
were all fixed-pillar coupes, not the pillarless hardtop style.
Pluses of the 1959-1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk and Hawk:
- Good-looking
- Lively performance
- More reasonably priced than earlier "blown" models
Minuses of the 1959-1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk and Hawk:
- Studebaker's usual rust and oil leak problems
- Lack of a hardtop
Production
of the 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk and Hawk:
- V-8: 5,371
- Six-cylinder: 2,417
Production
of the 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk and Hawk:
4,280 (figure does not include some 1960 Hawk
six-cylinder export models)
Production
of the 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk and Hawk:
3,663 (figure does not include some 1961 Hawk
six-cylinder export models)
Specifications
of the 1959-1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk and Hawk:
Wheelbase, inches: 120.5
Length, inches: 204.0
Weight, pounds: 2,795-3,207
Price, new: $2,360-$2,650
Engines for the 1959-1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk and Hawk:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| sv I-6 |
169.6 cid | 90 | 1959 |
| ohv V-8 | 259.2 cid | 180/195 | 1959 |
| ohv V-8 | 289 cid | 210/225 | 1960-1961 |
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