Packard Caribbean 1955–1956

2 generation

No photos yet6.1 AT RWD (310 hp)

General information

Number of doors2

Car classF

Steering wheel positionLeft

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine6132 cm3 Gasoline

Power310 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

United States

Series

Cabriolet Coupe-Hardtop

Specifications

Engine

Compression ratio10

Cylinder bore104.7 mm

Valves per cylinder2

Max power (kW)231 kW

Turnover of maximum torque2800 RPM

Engine power310 hp

Engine power314 PS

Max power at RPM4600 RPM

Maximum torque549 N*m

Capacity6132 cm3

Number of cylinders8

Stroke cycle88.9 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Height1524 mm

Front track width1524 mm

Back track width1547 mm

Width1981 mm

Number of seater2

Curb weight2160 kg

Wheelbase3226 mm

Length5553 mm

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear2

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Max speed191 km/h

Fuel tank capacity76 l

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)9.4 s

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Grades & features

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