These are standard specifications for the 1948 Packard Custom Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic , 3 Manual Unimesh; with overdrive
Chassis # 2259-2365
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1948 - 1950 |
| Price : | $3,705-$4,865 |
| Weight : | 4385 lbs | 1989.003 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WDO 2-barrel 643SA carburetor | |
Automatic , 3 Manual Unimesh; with overdrive
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1948 : | 92,251 |
| 1948 Packard Custom Eight | |
| Closed Long Wheelbase Sedan 4 dr. 7 P : | 231 |
| Closed Standard Wheelbase Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 5,935 |
| Victoria Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,103 |
Dimension(s)
Victoria Convertible Coupe
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.6 in | 5401 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Closed Standard Wheelbase Sedan
| Price : | $3,755 |
| Weight : | 4180 lbs | 1896.016 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.6 in | 5401 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Closed Standard Wheelbase Club Sedan
| Price : | $3,705 |
| Weight : | 4115 lbs | 1866.533 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.6 in | 5401 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Closed Long Wheelbase Sedan
| Price : | $4,700 |
| Weight : | 4858 lbs | 2203.552 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 233.6 in | 5934 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 148.0 in | 3759 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Closed Long Wheelbase Limousine
| Price : | $4,865 |
| Weight : | 4878 lbs | 2212.624 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 233.6 in | 5934 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 148.0 in | 3759 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.00x15 |
1948 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,250 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $2,950 |
| Avg. Home : | $7,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.16 |
1948 Packard Custom Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1948 Packard Custom Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1948 Packard Custom Eight? A: The 1948 Packard Custom Eight has wheelbase sizes of 127.00 and 148.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1948 Packard Custom Eight? A: The 1948 Packard Custom Eight has lengths of 212.63 and 233.63 inches.Q: How much did the 1948 Packard Custom Eight cost when new?A: The 1948 Packard Custom Eight cost approximately $3,705 to $4,865 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1948 Packard Custom Eight? A: The 1948 Packard Custom Eight was offered as a Closed Long Wheelbase Limousine, Closed Long Wheelbase Sedan, Closed Standard Wheelbase Club Sedan, Closed Standard Wheelbase Sedan, Victoria Convertible Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1948 Packard Custom Eight have? A: The 1948 Packard Custom Eight had 7.00x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1948? A: Packard produced 92,251 automobiles in 1948.Q: What engine did the 1948 Packard Custom Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1948 Packard Custom Eight was a V 8L-Head (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1948 Packard Custom Eight have? A: The 1948 Packard Custom Eight had the following gearbox options: Automatic, 3 speed Manual Unimesh; with overdrive.