In July of 1956, Speed Age magazine ran the article “Jimmy Race Track Tests America’s ’56 Sports Cars” in which a Studebaker Golden Hawk was put head-to-head against Chrysler’s 300 B, Ford’s Thunderbird, and Chevrolet’s Corvette. It was in this test that the Golden Hawk soared, outperforming the competition in both the 0–60 mph and the ¼-mile acceleration tests, recording an impressive 7.5-second sprint and a top speed of 125 mph, respectively.
275 bhp, 289 cu. in. V-8…
In July of 1956, Speed Age magazine ran the article “Jimmy Race Track Tests America’s ’56 Sports Cars” in which a Studebaker Golden Hawk was put head-to-head against Chrysler’s 300 B, Ford’s Thunderbird, and Chevrolet’s Corvette. It was in this test that the Golden Hawk soared, outperforming the competition in both the 0–60 mph and the ¼-mile acceleration tests, recording an impressive 7.5-second sprint and a top speed of 125 mph, respectively.
275 bhp, 289 cu. in. V-8 engine with McCulloch supercharger, three-speed automatic transmission, independent front suspension, live rear axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. Wheelbase: 120.5 in.