Packard Caribbean 1955 - 1956, Convertible, Coupe
Detailed description of this generation will be added soon
Basic Information
Brand
Packard
Model
Caribbean
Class
Представницький
Production Start
1955
Production End
1956
Characteristics Packard Caribbean 2 generation
Bodywork
Back track width
1547 mm
Body type
Cabriolet
Curb weight
2235 kg
Front track width
1524 mm
Height
1582 mm
Length
5523 mm
Number of seater
4
Wheelbase
3226 mm
Width
1981 mm
Engine
Boost type
none
Capacity
5766 cm3
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Cylinder layout
V-type
Engine placement
Front, longitudinal
Engine power
275 hp
Engine type
Gasoline
Injection type
carburetor
Max power (kW)
205 kW
Max power at RPM
4800 RPM
Maximum torque
481 N*m
Number of cylinders
8
Stroke cycle
88.9 mm
Timing belt
OHV
Turnover of maximum torque
2400 RPM
Valves per cylinder
2
Compression ratio
10
Gearbox and handling
Drive wheels
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gear
2
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)
11.1 s
Fuel tank capacity
76 l
Max speed
179 km/h
Suspension and brakes
Back suspension
Semi-independent, torsion
Front brakes
drum
Front suspension
Independent, Torsion
Rear brakes
drum
General information
Car class
S
Country
USA
Number of doors
2
Steering wheel position
Left
Available engines
2
modifications
Petrol
2 variants5.8 L, 275 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Cabriolet
5.8 AT RWD (275 hp)
1955 – 1956
6.1 L, 310 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Coupe-Hardtop, Cabriolet
6.1 AT RWD (310 hp)
1955 – 1956