![]() ![]() Studebaker went into the history books in 1967.Ĭome 2023 and the Avanti is not as celebrated as other classics from the era, but it enjoys a cult following among Studebaker and vintage sports car enthusiasts. Discontinued in late 1963, after the closure of Studebaker's factory in South Bend, Indiana, the Avanti spawned fewer than 6,000 units, some of which remained on dealer lots until 1964. Unfortunately, several issues forced the Avanti out of production after only a couple of years. ![]() The blown Avanti also broke no fewer than 29 world speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats. What's more, the supercharged version, which came with 289 horsepower on tap, became the fastest production car in the world thanks to a top speed that reached beyond 170 mph (274 kph). It also had enough oomph to throw around thanks to a 289-cubic-inch (4.7-liter) V8 rated at 240 horsepower in standard trim and it was the first American car available with disc brakes. It was aimed at the personal luxury car market, it had a rather unique design, and it was lighter than the average premium coupe thanks to a fiberglass body.
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