Studebaker Avanti Standard Equipment | ||
ITEM | IMAGE | DESCRIPTION |
Engine | ![]() |
90° V-8 OHV, water cooled 289 cubic inch version of the standard Studebaker V8 |
Disc Brakes | ![]() |
Dunlop power-assisted caliper disc brakes, 11 1/2 in. diameter front; 11 in. drums at rear |
Transmission | ![]() |
Standard gearing for the unblown Avanti engine is a 3-speed manual transmission with ratios of 2.57:1 in 1st and 1.55 in 2nd and a rear axle of 3.31 |
Front suspension | Coil springs and sway bar | |
Rear suspension | Semi-elliptic leaf springs and radius rods | |
Safety cone door latches | ![]() |
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Contoured front bucket seats | ![]() |
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Elevated rear seats | ![]() |
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Vinyl upholstery | ![]() |
Upholstery and Carpet combinations |
Padded safety dash | ![]() |
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Deep pile carpet | ![]() |
Five carpet colors were combined with black |
Safety padded roll bar | ![]() |
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Overhead light switches | ![]() |
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Direct reading guages | ![]() |
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Inside hood release | ||
Glove compartment | ![]() |
Built-in vanity tray |
Central console | ![]() |
Gear seletion lever, map compartment, cigerette lighter, aircraft type defrost and heat controls |
Easy to reach trunk access | ![]() |
Trunk area accessible from rear passenger compartment |