Engine Summary
- Manufacturer
- Studebaker
- Family
- Studebaker overhead-valve V8
- Displacement
- 259 cubic inches
Also Known As
1955 259 V81955 Carter WCFB induction
Engine profile
1955 Studebaker President Speedster 259-cid V8
Studebaker overhead-valve V8 · 259 cubic inches · Studebaker
Identification reference
Engine Details
Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.
Carter WCFB induction
- Value
- Four-barrel carburetor, intake, linkage, air cleaner, and calibration
- Application
- 1955 President Speedster 259
- Type
- carburetor / specification
- Car pages
- 1955 Studebaker Speedster
Sources: 1955 Studebaker President Speedster buyer's guide , 1955 Studebaker President Speedster sales brochure
259 V8
- Value
- 259.2 cu in; four-barrel; 185 gross hp; 258 lb-ft
- Application
- 1955 President Speedster
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1955 Studebaker Speedster
Sources: 1955 Studebaker President Speedster buyer's guide , 1955 Studebaker President Speedster sales brochure
Cars Using This Engine
1 linked car page.
Two-door five-passenger hardtop coupe
1955 Studebaker Speedster
President Speedster 6H-K7