Studebaker Flight Hawk has been deemed "The one year wonder. " Of all the Hawks produced in 1956. The Flight Hawk was the second most popular model. There were 4. 89 Flight Hawks produced. model 56G-C3. The Flight Hawk received a new hood. grille. deck lid and instrument panel. Unlike the other Hawks. which were all powered by V-8 engines. the Flight Hawk came with the Champion's 185. 6 cubic inch (3. 0 liter) flathead 6 cylinder. rated at 101 horsepower. Teamed with this engine is a standard 3 speed manual transmission with overdrive.