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Studebaker TRANSTAR V8

Built: 1956-1956 · Series: Other models

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studebaker_Transtar

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The TRANSTAR V8 comes from Studebaker. Production: 1956. The engine has 8 cylinders. The machine is 1,950 mm wide. The unladen weight is 1,560 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,100 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 2,235 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the Studebaker range ranges from 1,290 to 12,386 kg; the TRANSTAR V8 sits at the bottom of that range with 1,560 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the PICK UP CHAMP below it with 1,540 kg and the EC-2-PICK UP/3130 above it with 1,650 kg. 33 Studebaker models across 3 series are on record. The model is listed under Vans. 8 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders8correct

Dimensions and weights

Width1,950 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,100 mmcorrect
Unladen weight1,560 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight2,235 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Studebaker TRANSTAR V8 weigh?

The unladen weight is 1,560 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Studebaker TRANSTAR V8?

2,235 kg.

What engine does the Studebaker TRANSTAR V8 have?

8 cylinders.

When was the Studebaker TRANSTAR V8 built?

Production years: 1956.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

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Other models in this series

2 RS-12

2R5-12

2RC.2

4E10-22

4E3-112

CHAMP

E SERIES 1,5 TON

EC-2-PICK UP/3130

M 16

M15A

M16-52

M5

Sources: [1]

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