These are standard specifications for the 1955 Packard Clipper, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Ultramatic
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1941 - 1957 |
Price : | $2,585-$3,075 |
Weight : | 3900 lbs | 1769.01 kg |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
Power : | 245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
Compression : | 8.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Carter Type WCFB 4-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 5244 cc | 320.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
Power : | 225 HP (165.6 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
Compression : | 8.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Ultramatic
Production Figures
Total Packard Production for 1955 : | 55,247 |
Total 1955 Clipper production : | 38,684 |
1955 Packard Clipper | |
Constellation HardTop Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 6,672 |
Custom Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 8,708 |
Deluxe Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 8,309 |
Panama Super HardTop Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 7,016 |
Super Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 7,979 |
Handling
1955 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Packard Clipper FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Packard Clipper?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Packard Clipper? A: The 1955 Packard Clipper has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Packard Clipper? A: The 1955 Packard Clipper has a length of 214.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Packard Clipper? A: The 1955 Packard Clipper has a width of 77.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Packard Clipper cost when new?A: The 1955 Packard Clipper cost approximately $2,585 to $3,075 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Packard Clipper? A: The 1955 Packard Clipper was offered as a Constellation HardTop Sport Coupe, Custom Sedan, Deluxe Sedan, Panama Super HardTop Sport Coupe, Super Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1955? A: Packard produced 55,247 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Clippers were produced? A: Packard produced 38,684 examples of the Clipper in 1955.Q: What engines did the 1955 Packard Clipper have? A: The 1955 Packard Clipper had the following engine options: V 8 (5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (5244 cc | 320.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 225 HP (165.6 KW) @ 4600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Packard Clipper have? A: The 1955 Packard Clipper had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Ultramatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Packard Clipper?
How many 1955 Packard Clipper were produced?
How powerful was the 1955 Packard Clipper? Was the 1955 Packard Clipper popular? Was the 1955 Packard Clipper expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1955 Packard Clipper?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Packard Clipper? A: The 1955 Packard Clipper has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Packard Clipper? A: The 1955 Packard Clipper has a length of 214.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Packard Clipper? A: The 1955 Packard Clipper has a width of 77.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Packard Clipper cost when new?A: The 1955 Packard Clipper cost approximately $2,585 to $3,075 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Packard Clipper? A: The 1955 Packard Clipper was offered as a Constellation HardTop Sport Coupe, Custom Sedan, Deluxe Sedan, Panama Super HardTop Sport Coupe, Super Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1955? A: Packard produced 55,247 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Clippers were produced? A: Packard produced 38,684 examples of the Clipper in 1955.Q: What engines did the 1955 Packard Clipper have? A: The 1955 Packard Clipper had the following engine options: V 8 (5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 4600 RPMSimilar Automakers
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