These are standard specifications for the 1950 Packard Custom Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Ultramatic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1948 - 1950 |
| Price : | $4,000-$4,521 |
| Weight : | 4305 lbs | 1952.715 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 : | 7.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 9 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter Type WDO 2-barrel Model 531S or 531S | |
Automatic Ultramatic
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1950 : | 42,627 |
| Total 1950 Custom Eight production : | 955 |
| 1950 Packard Custom Eight | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 85 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 870 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5417 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.1 in | 1526 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $4,521 |
| Weight : | 4538 lbs | 2058.402 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5417 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.1 in | 1526 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Handling
1950 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,510 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $3,210 |
| Avg. Home : | $8,450 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,005,859 |
1950 Packard Custom Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1950 Packard Custom Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1950 Packard Custom Eight? A: The 1950 Packard Custom Eight has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1950 Packard Custom Eight? A: The 1950 Packard Custom Eight has a length of 213.25 inches.Q: How much did the 1950 Packard Custom Eight cost when new?A: The 1950 Packard Custom Eight cost approximately $4,000 to $4,521 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1950 Packard Custom Eight? A: The 1950 Packard Custom Eight was offered as a Convertible, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1950? A: Packard produced 42,627 automobiles in 1950.Q: How many 1950 Custom Eights were produced? A: Packard produced 955 examples of the Custom Eight in 1950.Q: What engine did the 1950 Packard Custom Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1950 Packard Custom 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 1950 Packard Custom Eight have? A: The 1950 Packard Custom Eight had a Automatic Ultramatic gearbox.