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| 1942 Studebaker Champion Custom Series 4G | ||
| Club Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $840.00 | |
| No. Produced | 29,678 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Studebaker | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 2,495lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 110 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 56 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 57 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 169.6 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 & 4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 80@4000 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 21.6 | |
| Torque | 134@2000 | |
| Main Bearings | 6 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting 186301 | |
| Engine No. Location | On front left corner and left side of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | |||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.10 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent transverse | ||
| Rear | |||
| Steering Gear | |||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 9 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 9 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | |||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 5.5 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 15 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | 10 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Non Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting G165501 & G821001 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On left front door hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced is total for the 4G series. | |||
| References | |
| Studebaker-The Complete Story W.Cannon & F.Fox | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age January 1942 | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Winetone Maroon | |
| Tulip Cream | ||
| Channel Mist | ||
| Mowhak Green Light | ||
| Mohawk Green Dark | ||
| Desert Tan Light | ||
| Desert Tan Dark | ||
| Nassau Blue | ||
| Canyon Gray | ||
| Strato Gray | ||
| Varsity Green Dark | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |