1948 Packard Custom Eight Specifications

Specifications

1948 1949 1950

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

Transmission:
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

Chassis # 2259-2365
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$3,755
Weight :	4180 lbs \| 1896.016 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
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

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Exterior
Price :	$3,705
Weight :	4115 lbs \| 1866.533 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$4,700
Weight :	4858 lbs \| 2203.552 kg
Seating Capacity :	7
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Price :	$4,865
Weight :	4878 lbs \| 2212.624 kg
Seating Capacity :	7
Doors :	4
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

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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.