Studebaker Light Four 1918–1920
The Studebaker Light Four was an automobile produced by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana in 1918 and 1919.
The car was officially designated Model SH Series 19 and available as a touring car, sedan and roadsterThe Light Four rode a 112 in (2,800 mm) wheelbase, and was powered by Studebaker's inline 192 cu in (3,150 cc) four-cylinder engine, delivering 40 bhp (30 kW) at 2,000 rpm.
The Light Four was dropped in 1920 as Studebaker shifted its model range exclusively to six-cylinder engines.
Because of its low production numbers, the Light Four is considered to be a rare model by Studebaker collectors of this era of automobile.
| Wheelbase | 2845 | 112 | |
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| Track/tread (front) | 1422 | 56 | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1422 | 56 | |
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| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Studebaker | ||
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| Cylinders | Straight 4 | ||
| Capacity | 3.2 litre 3153 cc (192.408 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 88.9 × 127 mm 3.5 × 5 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Valve gear | side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total |
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| maximum power output | 38.5 PS (38 bhp) (28.3 kW) at 2000 rpm |
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| Specific output | 12.1 bhp/litre 0.2 bhp/cu in |
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| Fuel system | 1 Stromberg carburettor | ||
| crankshaft bearings | 3 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 788.25 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| chassis | |||
| Engine position | front | ||
| Engine layout | longitudinal | ||
| Drive wheels | rear wheel drive | ||
| Tyres front | 32 x 3½ | ||
| Tyres rear | 32 x 3½ | ||
| Gearbox | 3 | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.36 | ||