Packard Caribbean 1953–1954

1 generation
No photos yet5.9 AT RWD (212 hp)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine5880 cm3 Gasoline
Power212 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginUnited States
Trim
5.4 AT RWD (180 hp)5.9 AT RWD (212 hp)

Specifications

Engine
Stroke cycle114.3 mm
Max power (kW)158 kW
Valves per cylinder2
Engine power212 hp
Engine power215 PS
Turnover of maximum torque2200 RPM
Max power at RPM4000 RPM
Maximum torque447 N*m
Capacity5880 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Compression ratio8.7
Cylinder bore90.4 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Timing beltSV
Bodywork
Front track width1524 mm
Back track width1546 mm
Height1575 mm
Width1978 mm
Curb weight2075 kg
Wheelbase3099 mm
Number of seater4
Length5413 mm
Body typeCabriolet
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear2
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)14.1 s
Max speed166 km/h
Fuel tank capacity76 l
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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