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would not allow completely new engineering, the Studebaker
Lark convertible X-frame was chosen for the Avanti chassis.
The chassis layout, including engine position, is the same as
the Lark and both wheelbase, 109 in., and tread, 57.4 in. front
and 56.6 in. rear are the same. Overall length is 192 inches,
that's 16 feet, a four-seater touring car size more than a sports
car size. Chassis modifications include a stiffer anti-roll
bar at the front end, and radius rods that supplement the rear
semi-elliptic leaf springs. The suspension combines the heavy-duty
coil springs of the Lark police car with the 5-leaf semi-elliptics
of the station wagon. The rates at the wheels are 110 lb./in.
at the front and 136 lb./in. at the rear. The Avanti was sprung
for stability not for a soft ride.
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