Called "the fastest production car in the world" upon its introduction, a modified Avanti reached over 170 mph (270 km/h) [8] with its supercharged 289-cubic-inch (4,740 cm 3) R3 engine at the Bonneville Salt Flats. In all, it broke 29 world speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats. [8][10]

Nov 20, 2020 · Looking to sell your Studebaker Avanti R2? Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple removable modifications, or a few significant modifications such as increased displacement, added performance equipment (turbo, supercharger, headers), transmission swaps, bumpers, or body wraps.

Sep 28, 2017 · One of 1,883 total supercharged R2 models produced in 1963 and 1964; One of fewer than 500 total factory 4-speed R2 Avantis; The 1963 Avanti was the first American production car to have factory disc brakes; The Avanti was promoted as America’s Most Advanced Car and was more expensive than a Corvette when new

Avanti engines were developed from the basic Studebaker V-8. The R1 was a 289 cubic inch carbureted version with a 4 barrel and the R2 was a 289 cubic inch version equipped with a supercharger. Most Avantis were equipped with one of these two engines, though the R2 could not be equipped with air conditioning.

Feb 25, 2017 · Learn how it works. This 1963 Studebaker Avanti (chassis 63R3906) is a desirable, factory-supercharged R2 model with a floor-shifted 4-speed manual and nice “10-footer” cosmetics. The earlier-style round headlights are another plus, and the seller reports that the car remained with its original owner until 2014.

1963 STUDEBAKER AVANTI R-2. Serial #: R1049. HISTORY. The beautiful AVANTI started life along with it's siblings at the Studebaker plant in south Bend in 1963. In 1996, acquired it from Lancaster entrepreneur Jim Bunting who was the driving force behind the AVX, modernized version of the AVANTI. Jim purchased the car from an individual in NJ.

Nov 15, 2024 · This 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 was ordered new for the seller in September 1962 for collection from the Studebaker factory in South Bend, Indiana, and underwent a refurbishment in the mid-1980s. It is finished in Avanti Red over red vinyl upholstery, and power is supplied by a Paxton-supercharged 289ci V8 linked with a four-speed manual ...

Jul 4, 2023 · The Studebaker Avanti R2 was hailed as the world’s fastest production car after its release in 1962, it broke 29 world speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats including one run clocking an incredible speed of almost 170 mph using a modified V8.

These Technical Specifications pages are designed as a quick reference for 1963-1964 Studebaker Avanti models. This introductory page provides specs from multiple catagories. All the information provided is historic and is derived from Studebaker documents published between …

1963 R2 Supercharged Avanti. This low mileage example of the iconic Paxton supercharged Avanti has been fully and meticulously restored. It has its correct 289 CI V8 engine, four speed …