These are standard specifications for the 1950 Packard Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Ultramatic
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1948 - 1950 |
| Coach Work : | Briggs Manufacturing |
| Price : | $2,230-$3,450 |
| Weight : | 3810 lbs | 1728.187 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4719 cc | 288.0 cu in. | 4.7 L. |
| Power : | 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 SV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter Type WGD 2-barrel Model 728S or 728SA | |
3 Manual , Automatic Ultramatic
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1950 : | 42,627 |
| Total 1950 Eight production : | 40,359 |
| 1950 Packard Eight | |
| Station Sedan Woodie Wagon 4 dr. 6 P (by Briggs Manufacturing) : | 3,900 |
Dimension(s)
Standard Sedan
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.7 in | 5199 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Standard Club Sedan
| Price : | $2,230 |
| Weight : | 3745 lbs | 1698.703 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.7 in | 5199 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Standard Station Sedan
| Price : | $3,450 |
| Weight : | 4100 lbs | 1859.729 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.7 in | 5199 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Deluxe Sedan
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| Price : | $2,380 |
| Weight : | 3845 lbs | 1744.063 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.7 in | 5199 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Deluxe Club Sedan
| Price : | $2,364 |
| Weight : | 3774 lbs | 1711.858 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.7 in | 5199 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Station Sedan Woodie Wagon by Briggs Manufacturing
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| Coachwork : | Briggs Manufacturing |
| Weight : | 3810 lbs | 1728.187 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.7 in | 5199 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with coil springs Rear : Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.00 x 15 |
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 Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1950 Packard Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1950 Packard Eight? A: The 1950 Packard Eight has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1950 Packard Eight? A: The 1950 Packard Eight has a length of 204.68 inches.Q: How much did the 1950 Packard Eight cost when new?A: The 1950 Packard Eight cost approximately $2,230 to $3,450 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1950 Packard Eight? A: The 1950 Packard Eight was offered as a Deluxe Club Sedan, Deluxe Sedan, Standard Club Sedan, Standard Sedan, Standard Station Sedan, Station Sedan Woodie Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1950 Packard Eight have? A: The 1950 Packard Eight had 7.00 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1950? A: Packard produced 42,627 automobiles in 1950.Q: How many 1950 Eights were produced? A: Packard produced 40,359 examples of the Eight in 1950.Q: What engine did the 1950 Packard Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1950 Packard Eight was a Inline 8L-Head (4719 cc | 288.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1950 Packard Eight have? A: The 1950 Packard Eight had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Ultramatic.