These are standard specifications for the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Selective Sliding With synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd
Engine # A502325
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Chassis # A500689
Engine # 396128
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1937 - 1939 |
| Coach Work : | Dietrich, Barker, Brunn, Rollson, Bohman & Schwartz |
| Price : | $3,165-$7,500 |
| Weight : | 4800 lbs | 2177.243 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5244 cc | 320.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 130 BHP (95.68 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Stroke : | 5.0 in | 127 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.5:1 |
3 Selective Sliding With synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1938 : | 55,718 |
| Total 1938 1605 Super Eight production : | 2,478 |
| 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight | |
Dimension(s)
Business Sedan by Dietrich
| Coachwork : | Dietrich |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.3 in | 1505 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Convertible Sedan by Dietrich
Engine # A502325
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| Coachwork : | Dietrich |
| Price : | $4,000 |
| Weight : | 4900 lbs | 2222.603 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.3 in | 1505 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Business Limousine
| Price : | $3,300 |
| Weight : | 4800 lbs | 2177.243 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 8 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.3 in | 1505 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Sedanca de Ville by Barker
Chassis # A500689
Engine # 396128
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| Coachwork : | Barker |
| Weight : | 4800 lbs | 2177.243 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.3 in | 1505 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Touring Sedan
| Price : | $3,200 |
| Weight : | 4713 lbs | 2137.781 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.3 in | 1505 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Limousine
| Price : | $3,200 |
| Weight : | 4800 lbs | 2177.243 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.3 in | 1505 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
All Weather Cabriolet by Brunn
| Coachwork : | Brunn |
| Price : | $7,500 |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.3 in | 1505 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Touring Cabriolet
| Price : | $7,500 |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.3 in | 1505 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Town Car Roll by Rollson
| Coachwork : | Rollson |
| Price : | $5,900 |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.3 in | 1505 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Convertible Sedan by Bohman & Schwartz
| Coachwork : | Bohman & Schwartz |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.3 in | 1505 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent coil Rear : Independent coil | |
1938 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $763 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,730 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight? A: The 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight has a wheelbase size of 139.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight cost when new?A: The 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight cost approximately $3,165 to $7,500 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight? A: The 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight was offered as a All Weather Cabriolet, Business Limousine, Business Sedan, Convertible Sedan, Limousine, Sedanca de Ville, Touring Cabriolet, Touring Sedan, Town Car Roll.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1938? A: Packard produced 55,718 automobiles in 1938.Q: How many 1938 1605 Super Eights were produced? A: Packard produced 2,478 examples of the 1605 Super Eight in 1938.Q: What engine did the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight was a Inline 8L-Head (5244 cc | 320.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 130 BHP (95.68 KW) @ 3200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight have? A: The 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight had a 3 speed Selective Sliding With synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight?
How many 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight were produced?
How powerful was the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight? Was the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight popular? Was the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight? A: The 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight has a wheelbase size of 139.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight cost when new?A: The 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight cost approximately $3,165 to $7,500 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight? A: The 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight was offered as a All Weather Cabriolet, Business Limousine, Business Sedan, Convertible Sedan, Limousine, Sedanca de Ville, Touring Cabriolet, Touring Sedan, Town Car Roll.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1938? A: Packard produced 55,718 automobiles in 1938.Q: How many 1938 1605 Super Eights were produced? A: Packard produced 2,478 examples of the 1605 Super Eight in 1938.Q: What engine did the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight was a Inline 8L-Head (5244 cc | 320.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 130 BHP (95.68 KW) @ 3200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight have? A: The 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight had a 3 speed Selective Sliding With synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd gearbox. Similar Automakers
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