These are standard specifications for the 1953 Packard Caribbean, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic , Manual With Automatic Paddle Control with Overdrive
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1953 - 1956 |
| Coach Work : | Mitchell-Bentley |
| Price : | $5,215 |
| Weight : | 4105 lbs | 1861.997 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 17 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 100 mph | 160.9 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5360 cc | 327.1 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 (2 valves per cylinder) |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
3 Manual , 2 Automatic , Manual With Automatic Paddle Control with Overdrive
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1953 : | 90,252 |
| Total 1953 Caribbean production : | 750 |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean | |
| Custom Convertible 2 dr. 6 P (by Mitchell-Bentley) : | 750 |
Dimension(s)
Custom Convertible by Mitchell-Bentley
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Chassis # 2678
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Chassis # 2678-2061
Engine # L405945
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Chassis # L415743
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Chassis # 2678-2562
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| Coachwork : | Mitchell-Bentley |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.1 in | 5413 mm. |
| Width : | 78.0 in | 1981 mm. |
| Height : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.2 in | 1555 mm. |
Handling
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Disc |
| Rear Brakes : | Disc |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.00x15 |
1953 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $9,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.20 |
1953 Packard Caribbean FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Packard Caribbean?
Q: How fast is the 1953 Packard Caribbean? A: The 1953 Packard Caribbean has a top speed of 100 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Packard Caribbean? A: The 1953 Packard Caribbean has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1953 Packard Caribbean? A: The 1953 Packard Caribbean has a length of 213.09 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1953 Packard Caribbean? A: The 1953 Packard Caribbean has a width of 78.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1953 Packard Caribbean cost when new?A: The 1953 Packard Caribbean had a base price of approximately $5,215 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1953 Packard Caribbean? A: The 1953 Packard Caribbean was a Custom Convertible.Q: What tires did the 1953 Packard Caribbean have? A: The 1953 Packard Caribbean had 8.00x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1953? A: Packard produced 90,252 automobiles in 1953.Q: How many 1953 Caribbeans were produced? A: Packard produced 750 examples of the Caribbean in 1953.Q: What engine did the 1953 Packard Caribbean have? A: The engine powering the 1953 Packard Caribbean was a Inline 8L-Head (5360 cc | 327.1 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1953 Packard Caribbean have? A: The 1953 Packard Caribbean had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic, Manual With Automatic Paddle Control with Overdrive.
