Packard Caribbean 1955–1956

2 generation
No photos yet5.8 AT RWD (275 hp)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine5766 cm3 Gasoline
Power275 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginUnited States
Series
CabrioletCoupe-Hardtop
Trim
5.8 AT RWD (275 hp)6.1 AT RWD (310 hp)

Specifications

Engine
Cylinder bore101.6 mm
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)205 kW
Turnover of maximum torque2400 RPM
Engine power275 hp
Engine power279 PS
Max power at RPM4800 RPM
Maximum torque481 N*m
Capacity5766 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle88.9 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Front track width1524 mm
Back track width1547 mm
Height1582 mm
Width1981 mm
Curb weight2235 kg
Wheelbase3226 mm
Number of seater4
Length5523 mm
Body typeCabriolet
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear2
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)11.1 s
Max speed179 km/h
Fuel tank capacity76 l
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion
Back suspensionSemi-independent, torsion

Grades & features

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