The Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk received some minor restyling for 1963 but the big news was the availability of the Avanti’s high-performance engines and optional disc brakes. A full high-performance package, introduced in the spring of 1963, included the Avanti’s engine, heavy-duty suspension, disc brakes, a tachometer and a 160-mile-per-hour speedometer. Hawks fitted with the high-performance package were dubbed “Super Hawks.”
| Model: | Engine: | HP: | Body Style: | Base Price: | Production: |
| Gran Turismo Hawk | 289 V81 | 2102 | Hardtop | $3,095 | 4, 364 |
1. 259 V8 and 170 six available in export markets.
2. Add 15 hp with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust. Add 30 hp for Avanti R1 engine. Add 79 hp for supercharged Avanti R2 engine.
About this Series
Birds of a Feather: Studebaker Hawks was on display at the Museum in 2020. This series of articles comes for the displays from that exhibition.
