Packard Caribbean 1955–1956

2 generation
No photos yet6.1 AT RWD (310 hp)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine6132 cm3 Gasoline
Power310 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginUnited States
Series
CabrioletCoupe-Hardtop
Trim
5.8 AT RWD (275 hp)6.1 AT RWD (310 hp)

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
Front track width1524 mm
Back track width1547 mm
Height1582 mm
Width1981 mm
Curb weight2330 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)10.2 s
Max speed187 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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