1953 Packard Clipper Super specifications

1953 Packard Clipper Super data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3100 mm 122 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 5474 mm 215.5 inches
Width 1978 mm 77.9 inches
Height 1537 mm 60.5 inches
Ground clearance 197 mm 7.8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 1771 kg 3904 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 77.3 litres 17 [20.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Packard
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 8
Capacity 5.4 litre
5361 cc
(327.148 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 107.95 mm
3.5 × 4.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 188 PS (185 bhp) (138 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque 420 Nm (310 ft·lb) (42.8 kgm)
at 2200 rpm
Specific output 25.7 kW/litre
35 ps/litre
34.5 bhp/litre
0.57 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 78.34 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 984.5 kPa (142.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 670.13 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
105.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
77.9 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
104.46 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.84 kg/kW
21.44 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.50 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1237 cm2
Gearbox 2 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID65483
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 39.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Packard Clipper Super added before December 1995.
Last modified 2019-12-01.

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