These are standard specifications for the 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Sliding gear
Chassis # 186689
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Chassis # 188034
Engine # 188030
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Chassis # 183919
Engine # 183661
Serial # Vehicle No: 183770
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Chassis # 185083
Engine # 185113
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Chassis # 181777
Engine # 181644
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Chassis # 185458
Engine # 185645
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Chassis # 187037
Engine # 188365
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Engine # 185286
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Bijur chassis lubrication; shaft drive | |
| Price : | $3,200-$3,900 |
| Weight : | 4525 lbs | 2052.505 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | Cast en block | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6306 cc | 384.8 cu in. | 6.3 L. |
| Power : | 106 BHP (78.016 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 5.0 in | 127 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.30:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 9 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Detroit Lubricator updraft carburetor | |
4 Manual Sliding gear
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1930 : | 7,989 |
| Total 1930 Series 740 Custom Eight production : | 6,200 |
| 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Phaeton
Chassis # 186689
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Chassis # 188034
Engine # 188030
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| Price : | $3,200 |
| Weight : | 4300 lbs | 1950.447 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $3,700 |
| Weight : | 4585 lbs | 2079.721 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
Chassis # 183919
Engine # 183661
Serial # Vehicle No: 183770
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| Price : | $3,378 |
| Weight : | 4436 lbs | 2012.136 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Sport Phaeton
Chassis # 185083
Engine # 185113
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Chassis # 181777
Engine # 181644
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Chassis # 185458
Engine # 185645
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| Price : | $3,500 |
| Weight : | 4485 lbs | 2034.362 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Roadster
Chassis # 187037
Engine # 188365
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| Price : | $3,200 |
| Weight : | 4255 lbs | 1930.036 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Tourer
| Price : | $3,335 |
| Weight : | 4375 lbs | 1984.467 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $3,600 |
| Weight : | 4575 lbs | 2075.185 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Club Sedan
| Price : | $3,800 |
| Weight : | 4600 lbs | 2086.525 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Sedan Limousine
Engine # 185286
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| Price : | $3,900 |
| Weight : | 4800 lbs | 2177.243 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $3,800 |
| Weight : | 4800 lbs | 2177.243 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 140.5 in | 3569 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Leaf spring solid front axle Rear : Solid rear axle with hypoid gear drive | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 19 x 7.00 |
| Wheels : | Disc |
1930 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $640 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,970 |
| Avg. Home : | $7,145 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.20 |
| Total Car Production : | 2,910,187 |
| Total Truck Production : | 599,991 |
1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight? A: The 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight has a wheelbase size of 140.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight cost when new?A: The 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight cost approximately $3,200 to $3,900 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight? A: The 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight was offered as a Club Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Coupe, Phaeton, Roadster, Sedan, Sedan Limousine, Sport Phaeton, Tourer.Q: What tires did the 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight have? A: The 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight had 19 x 7.00 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight have? A: The 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight had Disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1930? A: Packard produced 7,989 automobiles in 1930.Q: How many 1930 Series 740 Custom Eights were produced? A: Packard produced 6,200 examples of the Series 740 Custom Eight in 1930.Q: What engine did the 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight was a Inline 8 (6306 cc | 384.8 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 106 BHP (78.016 KW) @ 3200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight have? A: The 1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight had a 4 speed Manual Sliding gear gearbox.