| Marque (make) | Packard | Issued from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Eight | Issued until | |
| Serie | Eight | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Packard | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5200 mm / 204.7 in / 204.7 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1970 mm / 77.6 in / 77.6 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | Total (curb) weight | 1755 kg / 3869 lb / 3869 lb | |
| Wheelbase | 3048 mm / 120.0 in / 120.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Packard | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 95.2 mm / 3.75 in / 3.75 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.93 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 4730 cm3 / 288.6 cu in / 288.6 cu in | |
| Cam Design | side valve (flathead, L-block, L-head) | Unitary capacity | 591.25 cm3/cylinder / 36.080 cu in/cylinder / 36.080 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 100.7 kW / 136.9 hp / 136.9 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 99.3 kW / 135.0 bhp / 135.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 28.5 kW/l / 0.635 bhp/cu in / 0.635 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.90 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 76.92 kW/ton / 104.58 bhp/ton / 104.58 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Packard Eight
