1949 Packard Custom Eight specifications

1949 Packard Custom Eight data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3226 mm 127 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 5417 mm 213.3 inches
Width 1970 mm 77.6 inches
Height 1639 mm 64.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1940 kg 4277 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chrysler
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 8
Capacity 5.8 litre
5835 cc
(356.074 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 117.5 mm
3.5 × 4.63 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.76
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 20.4 kW/litre
27.8 ps/litre
27.4 bhp/litre
0.45 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 729.38 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
83.62 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
61.5 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
82.47 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.26 kg/kW
27.16 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
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
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID65340
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 39.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1949 Packard Custom Eight added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-04-26.
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