1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1941 - 1957
Price : $2,691-$2,730
Weight : 3715 lbs | 1685.096 kg
Inline 8 | L-Head
Displacement : 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.
Power : 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Stroke : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Compression : 8.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 SV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter WGD 2-barrel 928S or 2102S
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic

Total Packard Production for 1953 : 90,252
Total 1953 Clipper Deluxe production : 30,715
1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe
Club Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : 4,678
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 26,037

Club Sedan

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 213.1 in | 5413 mm.
Width : 77.9 in | 1979 mm.
Height : 60.5 in | 1537 mm.
Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.
Ground Clearance : 7.8 in | 198 mm.

Sedan

Price : $2,730
Weight : 3740 lbs | 1696.435 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 213.1 in | 5413 mm.
Width : 77.9 in | 1979 mm.
Height : 60.5 in | 1537 mm.
Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
Front Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.
Ground Clearance : 7.8 in | 198 mm.

Steering
Turning Circle : 12.5 m | 492.164 in. | 12500.966 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.60x15

1953 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $1,650
Avg. Household Income : $4,000
Avg. Home : $9,550
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.20

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe? A: The 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe? A: The 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe has a length of 213.09 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe? A: The 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe has a width of 77.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe cost when new?A: The 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe cost approximately $2,691 to $2,730 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe? A: The 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe was offered as a Club Sedan, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe have? A: The 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe had 7.60x15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1953? A: Packard produced 90,252 automobiles in 1953.

Q: How many 1953 Clipper Deluxes were produced? A: Packard produced 30,715 examples of the Clipper Deluxe in 1953.

Q: What engine did the 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe have? A: The engine powering the 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe was a Inline 8L-Head (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 3600 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe have? A: The 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.

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