1950-1951 Studebaker Specifications
The name Studebaker is known to every car fan, and the 1950-1951 models are the ones that made the name for the South Bend company. Here are 1950-1951 Studebaker specifications for every trim level of the bullet-nose models, Champion and Commander.
1950 Studebaker Champion
1950 Studebaker Commander
1951 Studebaker Champion
1951 Studebaker Commander
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 The 1951 Studebakers looked much like the 1950s, but had improved suspension for a smoother ride. |
| Model | Weight (lbs.) | Price (new) | Number built |
| Custom 4-door | 2,730 | $1,519 | 16,000 |
| Custom 2-door | 2,695 | $1,487 | 19,593 |
| Custom Starlight | 2,690 | $1,514 | 3,583 |
| Custom business | 2,620 | $1,419 | 1,562 |
| DeLuxe 4-door | 2,750 | $1,597 | 46,027 |
| DeLuxe 2-door | 2,720 | $1,565 | 45,280 |
| DeLuxe Starlight | 2,705 | $1,592 | 19,028 |
| DeLuxe business | 2,635 | $1,497 | 2,082 |
| Regal DeLuxe 4-door | 2,755 | $1,676 | 55,296 |
| Regal DeLuxe 2-door | 2,725 | $1,644 | 21,976 |
| Regal DeLuxe Starlight | 2,715 | $1,671 | 29,966 |
| Regal DeLuxe business | 2,640 | $1,576 | 849 |
| Regal DeLuxe convertible | 2,900 | $1,981 | 9,362 |
| Total | 270,604 |
1950 Studebaker Commander
| Model | Weight (lbs.) | Price (new) | Number built |
| DeLuxe 4-door | 3,255 | 1,902 | 11,440 |
| DeLuxe 2-door | 3,215 | 1,871 | 4,588 |
| DeLuxe Starlight | 3,215 | 1,897 | 4,383 |
| Regal DeLuxe 4-door | 3,265 | 2,024 | 14,832 |
| Regal DeLuxe 2-door | 3,220 | 1,992 | 2,363 |
| Regal DeLuxe Starlight | 3,220 | 2,018 | 7,375 |
| Regal DeLuxe convertible | 3,375 | 2,328 | 2,867 |
| Land Cruiser | 3,355 | 2,187 | 24,712 |
| Total Commander | | | 72,560 |
| Total 1950 Studebaker | | | 343,164 |
1951 Studebaker Champion
| Model | Weight (lbs.) | Price (new) | Number built |
| Custom 4-door | 2,690 | $1,571 | 9,972 |
| Custom 2-door | 2,670 | $1,540 | 10,689 |
| Custom Starlight | 2,650 | $1,566 | 2,781 |
| Custom business | 2,585 | $1,471 | 2,429 |
| DeLuxe 4-door | 2,715 | $1,649 | 26,019 |
| DeLuxe 2-door | 2,690 | $1,618 | 18,591 |
| DeLuxe Starlight | 2,675 | $1,644 | 9,444 |
| DeLuxe business | 2,610 | $1,549 | 961 |
| Regal 4-door | 2,720 | $1,728 | 35,201 |
| Regal 2-door | 2,690 | $1,697 | 8,931 |
| Regal Starlight | 2,675 | $1,723 | 14,103 |
| Regal business | 2,615 | $1,628 | 373 |
| Regal convertible | 2,890 | $2,034 | 4,742 |
| Total | 144,236 |
1951 Studebaker Commander
| Model | Weight (lbs.) | Price (new) | Number built |
| Regal 4-door | 3,065 | $1,839 | 29,60 |
| Regal 2-door | 3,045 | $1,807 | 8,034 |
| Regal Starlight | 3,030 | $1,833 | 8,192 |
| Regal business | not available | $1,758 | 1 |
| State 4-door | 3,070 | $1,939 | 21,134 |
| State 2-door | 3,045 | $1,907 | 3,903 |
| State Starlight | 3,030 | $1,933 | 11,637 |
| State convertible | 3,240 | $2,244 | 3,770 |
| Land Cruiser | 3,165 | $2,071 | 38,055 |
| Total Commander | 124,329 | ||
| Total 1951 Studebaker | | | 268,565 |
Selected Specifications
General
| | Champion | Commander | Land Cruiser |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 113 (1950) 115 (1951) | 120 (1950) 115 (1951) | 124 (1950) 119 (1951) |
| Overall length (in.) | 197.25 (1950) 197.5 (1951) | 207.9 (1950) 197.5 (1951) | 211.9 (1950) 201.5 (1951) |
| Front tread (in.) | 56.4 (1950) 56.5 (1951) | 55.5 (1950) 56.5 (1951) | 55.5 (1950) 56.5 (1951) |
| Rear tread (in.) | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Fuel tank (gal.) | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Cooling system (qt.) | 10; 11.5 w/Climatizer | 13.5; 15 w/Climatizer (1950) 17.25; 18.75 w/Climatizer (1951) | 13.5; 15 w/Climatizer (1950) 17.25; 18.75 w/Climatizer (1951) |
| Construction layout | front engine, rear-wheel drive | front engine, rear-wheel drive | front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Type | body on frame | body on frame | body on frame |
| Body material | steel | steel | steel |
Powertrains
| | Champion | Commander (1950) | Commander (1951) |
| Type | Inline L-head six-cylinder | Inline L-head six-cylinder | 90-degree overhead-valve V-8 |
| Material | Cast-iron block and heads | Cast-iron block and heads | Cast-iron block and heads |
| Bore and stroke | 3.00x4.00 | 3.31x4.75 | 3.38x3.25 |
| Displacement (cubic inches) | 169.6 | 245.6 | 232.6 |
| Horsepower (@ rpm) | 85 @ 4,000 | 102 @ 3,200 | 120 @ 4,000 |
| Torque (lbs-ft @ rpm) | 138 @ 2,400 | 205 @ 1,200 | 190 @ 2,000 |
| Compression ratio | 7.0:1 (standard); 7.5:1 (optional) | 7.0:1 (standard); 7.5:1 (optional) | 7.0:1 (standard); 7.5:1 (optional) |
| Main bearings | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Carburetor | 1-bbl Carter | 1-bbl Carter | 2-bbl Stromberg |
| Valve lifters | mechanical | mechanical | mechanical |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual*, synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd gears, column-mounted shifter | 3-speed manual*, synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd gears, column-mounted shifter | 3-speed manual*, synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd gears, column-mounted shifter |
| Crankcase (qt.) | 5, 6 w/oil filter | 6, 7 w/oil filter | 6, 7 w/oil filter |
| Electrical System | 6-volt, positive ground | 6-volt, positive ground | 6-volt, positive ground |
*Standard. Transmission options included overdrive and, from mid 1950, Automatic Drive three-speed torque-converter automatic.
Suspension, Brakes, Tires, and Wheels
| | Champion | Commander | Land Cruiser |
| Front | Independent coil spring and wishbone | Independent coil spring and wishbone | Independent coil spring and wishbone |
| Rear | Solid axle; semielliptic leaf springs | Solid axle; semielliptic leaf springs | Solid axle; semielliptic leaf springs |
| Shock absorbers (front and rear) | Tubular | Houdaville (1950) Tubular (1951) | Houdaville (1950) Tubular (1951) |
| Brake type | 4-wheel hydraulic, cast-iron drums | 4-wheel hydraulic, cast-iron drums | 4-wheel hydraulic, cast-iron drums |
| Tire size | 6.40X15 | 7.60X15 (1950) 7.10X15 (1951) | 7.60X15 (1950) 7.10X15 (1951) |
| Wheels | Steel disc | Steel disc | Steel disc |
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