1948 Studebaker Champion

Sedan

Gas

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

1948 Studebaker Champion Sedan; Restorable Condition.20 Years in storage; rebuilt engine. 2 owners.Third generation OverviewProduction1947-1952PowertrainEngine169.9 cu in (2.8 L) I6DimensionsWheelbase112 in (2,845 mm)[4]Length1947: 192 in (4,877 mm) 1950: 197.3 in (5,011 mm) In 1947, Studebaker completely redesigned the Champion and the Commander, making them the first new cars after World War II.[4][5] The cars has new styling(rear window, flat front fenders,etc,)and new mechanics, like back light illumination for gauges and automatic courtesy lights.[6] The Champion made up 65.08% of the total sales for the automaker in 1947. The 169.9 cu in (2.8 L) I6 engine produced 80 hp (60 kW; 81 PS) in 1947. In 1950, output was increased to 85 hp (63 kW; 86 PS).[4] Also, new styling (new grill, sheet metal, and rear end) was introduces, and an automatic transmission (which cost $201).[7] One of the new styling features on the cars was the wraparound, "green-house" rear window that was on two-door cars from 1947–1951, at first just an option, in 1950 it was given its own trim line, the Starlight coupe.[4] The "spinner" grill was introduced in 1950, similar to that of a Ford Deluxe,[8] but was dropped again for the 1952 model year.