These are standard specifications for the 1949 Packard Custom Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Ultramatic , 3 Manual With overdrive
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1948 - 1950 |
Price : | $3,755-$4,296 |
Weight : | 4305 lbs | 1952.715 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 8 | L-Head | |
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Displacement : | 5834 cc | 356.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
Power : | 160 BHP (117.76 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 |
WDO 2-barrel 531S or 531SA |
Automatic Ultramatic , 3 Manual With overdrive
Production Figures
Total Packard Production for 1949 : | 116,955 |
1949 Packard Custom Eight | |
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 60 |
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 810 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 213.3 in | 5417 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
Front Track : | 60.1 in | 1527 mm. |
Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Convertible
Price : | $4,296 |
Weight : | 4535 lbs | 2057.041 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 213.3 in | 5417 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
Front Track : | 60.1 in | 1527 mm. |
Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Handling
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 8.20x15 |
1949 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $1,420 |
Avg. Household Income : | $2,950 |
Avg. Home : | $7,450 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.17 |
1949 Packard Custom Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1949 Packard Custom Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1949 Packard Custom Eight? A: The 1949 Packard Custom Eight has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1949 Packard Custom Eight? A: The 1949 Packard Custom Eight has a length of 213.25 inches.Q: How much did the 1949 Packard Custom Eight cost when new?A: The 1949 Packard Custom Eight cost approximately $3,755 to $4,296 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1949 Packard Custom Eight? A: The 1949 Packard Custom Eight was offered as a Convertible, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1949 Packard Custom Eight have? A: The 1949 Packard Custom Eight had 8.20x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1949? A: Packard produced 116,955 automobiles in 1949.Q: What engine did the 1949 Packard Custom Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1949 Packard Custom Eight was a Inline 8L-Head (5834 cc | 356.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1949 Packard Custom Eight have? A: The 1949 Packard Custom Eight had the following gearbox options: Automatic Ultramatic, 3 speed Manual With overdrive.