The Studebaker Dictator was a series of cars introduced in 1927. The Dictator was Studebaker's entry-level offering for its lifespan, and was available in a variety of sedan and coupe body styles. Over the course of production, the Dictator was fitted with inline six and inline eight engines, and was built until 1937. This model was named Dictator due to Studebaker's stance that this series of cars would dictate the standard for its competitors. Due to the global climate in 1937, Studebaker decided to rename the model the Commander.