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However, Lew's "false" is the CORRECT answer to this question!.....Now, does anyone have an idea of what really was the highest rear axle ratio available with the R3 engine option?

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Yes, FALSE, the Highest ratio, 3.07:1 (lowest numerically) is the correct answer, as MFG says, above.

The LOWEST ratio (Highest numerically) ratio available for an R3 was 4:55.    The first of 9 production R3 models came from the factory with a 4.55:1 rear axle ratio.  It was a drag race from stoplight to stoplight! :)

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To be clear, although Lew's FALSE response was correct, according to a letter from Studebaker Corp dated 1/8/63, ALL the above ratio replys are INCORRECT!

Any more thoughts on what the highest available Avanti R3 axle ratio was?

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ANSWER... According to a letter from Studebaker dated  1/8/63, axle ratios offered with the R3 'engine package' ranged from a high of 2.53 to a low of 5.38 (WOW! talk about a stump-puller!)

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