These are standard specifications for the 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual with Econo-Drive overdrive
Chassis # 2122-4690
Engine # F513701
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Chassis # 2151-3026
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1941 - 1957 |
| Coach Work : | Henney |
| Price : | $3,145-$4,520 |
| Weight : | 4013 lbs | 1820.266 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5834 cc | 356.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 165 BHP (121.44 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.6 in | 118 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.85:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 9 |
| WDO 2-barrel 531S carburetor | |
3 Manual with Econo-Drive overdrive
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1947 : | 51,086 |
| Total 1947 Custom Super Clipper Eight production : | 7,480 |
| 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight | |
| Extended Wheelbase Limousine 4 dr. 7 P : | 1,790 |
| Standard Wheelbase Club Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 5,690 |
Dimension(s)
Standard Wheelbase Club Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
Extended Wheelbase Limousine
| Price : | $4,520 |
| Weight : | 4920 lbs | 2231.674 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 148.0 in | 3759 mm. |
Extended Wheelbase Sedan
| Price : | $4,360 |
| Weight : | 4875 lbs | 2211.263 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 148.0 in | 3759 mm. |
Standard Wheelbase Sedan
Chassis # 2122-4690
Engine # F513701
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| Price : | $3,300 |
| Weight : | 4100 lbs | 1859.729 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
Sedan by Henney
Chassis # 2151-3026
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| Coachwork : | Henney |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 148.0 in | 3759 mm. |
Handling
1947 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,300 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $2,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $6,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.15 |
1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight? A: The 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight has wheelbase sizes of 127.00 and 148.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight cost when new?A: The 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight cost approximately $3,145 to $4,520 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight? A: The 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight was offered as a Extended Wheelbase Limousine, Extended Wheelbase Sedan, Sedan, Standard Wheelbase Club Sedan, Standard Wheelbase Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1947? A: Packard produced 51,086 automobiles in 1947.Q: How many 1947 Custom Super Clipper Eights were produced? A: Packard produced 7,480 examples of the Custom Super Clipper Eight in 1947.Q: What engine did the 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight was a Inline 8L-Head (5834 cc | 356.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 165 BHP (121.44 KW) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight have? A: The 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight had a 3 speed Manual with Econo-Drive overdrive gearbox.