These are standard specifications for the 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Selective
Chassis # 167405
View info And history
Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 168397
Engine # 168376
View info And history
Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 170979
Engine # 171117
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 178112
Engine # 178175C
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 172986
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 173884
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 176137
View info And history
Auction entries : 3
Chassis # 176349
View info And history
Chassis # 178824
Engine # 172900
View info And history
Auction entries : 2
Engine # 169785
View info And history
Auction entries : 3
Chassis # 169749
View info And history
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Shaft drive and hypoid differential | |
| Production Years for Series : | 1928 - 1930 |
| Coach Work : | LeBaron |
| Price : | $3,200-$3,875 |
| Weight : | 4300 lbs | 1950.447 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | Cast en block | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6306 cc | 384.8 cu in. | 6.3 L. |
| Power : | 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 5.0 in | 127 mm. |
| Main Bearings : | 9 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 carburetor | |
| Straight 8 9-degree | Cast en block; Vibration damper; Packard updraft carburetor | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5231 cc | 319.2 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Stroke : | 5.0 in | 127 mm. |
| Main Bearings : | 1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Manual Selective
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1929 : | 55,062 |
| Total 1929 640 Custom Eight production : | 9,801 |
| 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight | |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
Chassis # 167405
View info And history
Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 168397
Engine # 168376
View info And history
Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 170979
Engine # 171117
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 178112
Engine # 178175C
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.0 in | 5182 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Rumble Seat Coupe
Chassis # 172986
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 173884
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
| Price : | $3,200 |
| Weight : | 4600 lbs | 2086.525 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Club Sedan
| Price : | $3,775 |
| Weight : | 4675 lbs | 2120.544 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $3,765 |
| Weight : | 4800 lbs | 2177.243 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Dual Cowl Phaeton
Chassis # 176137
View info And history
Auction entries : 3
Chassis # 176349
View info And history
Chassis # 178824
| Price : | $3,200 |
| Weight : | 4400 lbs | 1995.806 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Tourer
Engine # 172900
View info And history
Auction entries : 2
| Price : | $3,300 |
| Weight : | 4400 lbs | 1995.806 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
| Price : | $3,375 |
| Weight : | 4500 lbs | 2041.166 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Sedan Limousine
| Price : | $3,875 |
| Weight : | 4900 lbs | 2222.603 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $3,800 |
| Weight : | 4500 lbs | 2041.166 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Opera Coupe
Engine # 169785
View info And history
Auction entries : 3
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.0 in | 5182 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Phaeton by LeBaron
Chassis # 169749
View info And history
| Coachwork : | LeBaron |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.0 in | 5182 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Solid axles with semi-elliptic springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 32x7.00 |
| Wheels : | Disc |
1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight? A: The 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight has a wheelbase size of 140.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight? A: The 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight has a length of 204.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight cost when new?A: The 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight cost approximately $3,200 to $3,875 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight? A: The 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight was offered as a Club Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Coupe, Dual Cowl Phaeton, Opera Coupe, Phaeton, Roadster, Rumble Seat Coupe, Sedan, Sedan Limousine, Tourer.Q: What tires did the 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight have? A: The 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight had 32x7.00 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight have? A: The 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight had Disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1929? A: Packard produced 55,062 automobiles in 1929.Q: How many 1929 640 Custom Eights were produced? A: Packard produced 9,801 examples of the 640 Custom Eight in 1929.Q: What engines did the 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight have? A: The 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight had the following engine options: Inline 8L-Head (6306 cc | 384.8 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3200 RPM Straight 8L-Head (5231 cc | 319.2 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 3200 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight have? A: The 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight had a 3 speed Manual Selective gearbox.