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  • #1

    Streamlined

    With Bonneville Speed week currently in the news, I thought I'd cause a little trouble here by asking a question and stirring up some controversy. Which is more streamlined, a C/K Hawk or an Avanti? And then the Hawk vs Grand Tourismo vs 52-53. Let the infighting begin!!! Any other Studes in the running?
    Rafe Hollister

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    Stude C/Ks were considered streamlined when compared to a '53 Buick; when compared to a recent Camaro, not so much.

    If you notice in the chopped versions of the C/Ks, the too-upright windshield is laid way back.

    BTW, this is what a streamlined car actually looks like.

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    jack vines
    PackardV8
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    • #3
      Depends on the class.
      Modified body class, or stock body class.
      (opinion)
      '53/4 C/K definitely more aero.
      '56/'64 Hawk... Not so much.
      Avanti? Nose is good. Windshield angle hurts aero. Rear design hurts aero, too.
      HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)

      Jeff

      Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain



      Note: SDC# 070190 (and earlier...)
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      • #4
        Mine is shaped like a jet airplane!😁
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        • IndStudenut
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          IndStudenut commented
          08-12-2025, 04:47 PM
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          Yours ought to fly then : )
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        Beautiful car!
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        • #6
          I can't believe that no one commented on the blasphemy of a 68-72 C3 front end on a Hawk!
          Rafe Hollister

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          • IndStudenut
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            IndStudenut commented
            08-14-2025, 01:11 PM
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            I have seen that car before in a Youtube article I think.... The shock factor wasn't near as intense this time : ) Actually it really surprised me that they did it because I was thinking the original Stude with modifications like in the second pic was pretty aero from what I have read.
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          Originally posted by Rafe Hollister View Post
          I can't believe that no one commented on the blasphemy of a 68-72 C3 front end on a Hawk!
          Rafe Hollister
          Even more so, when a C3 (and C2 even more so) is at normal ride height, they are known for front end aero lift at high speed

          jack vines.
          PackardV8
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          • #8
            This has been discussed before here on the forum over the years.

            Lots of good info and answers to your pondering in this thread:

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            https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/tech-talk/59543-aerodynamic-flow-resistance-of-studebaker-cars
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            • Rafe Hollister
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              Rafe Hollister commented
              08-15-2025, 11:50 AM
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              Thanks for the link!
              Rafe Hollister
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            Originally posted by BRUCESTUDE View Post
            Mine is shaped like a jet airplane!😁
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            No car is faster than a bullet.....
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