These are standard specifications for the 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Selective Sliding Synchromesh; column-mounted gearshift
Chassis # 1702004
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Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1937 - 1939 |
Coach Work : | Franay |
Price : | $2,200-$2,300 |
Weight : | 4500 lbs | 2041.166 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 8 | Cast en block; Stromberg carburetor | L-Head | |
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Displacement : | 5244 cc | 320.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
Power : | 130 BHP (95.68 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
Stroke : | 5.0 in | 127 mm. |
Compression : | 6.45:1 |
Main Bearings : | 9 |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
3 Selective Sliding Synchromesh; column-mounted gearshift
Production Figures
Total Packard Production for 1939 : | 46,405 |
Total 1939 1705 Super Eight production : | 3,962 |
1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight |
Dimension(s)
Touring Limousine
Seating Capacity : | 8 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Wheelbase : | 148.0 in | 3759 mm. |
Touring Sedan
Price : | $2,200 |
Weight : | 4400 lbs | 1995.806 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 8 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Wheelbase : | 148.0 in | 3759 mm. |
Transformable Town Car by Franay
Chassis # 1702004
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Coachwork : | Franay |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Wheelbase : | 148.0 in | 3759 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Rear : Floating axle |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 16 x 7.00 |
Wheels : | Steel disc |
1939 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $700 |
Avg. Household Income : | $1,730 |
Avg. Home : | $3,800 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight? A: The 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight has a wheelbase size of 148.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight cost when new?A: The 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight cost approximately $2,200 to $2,300 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight? A: The 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight was offered as a Touring Limousine, Touring Sedan, Transformable Town Car.Q: What tires did the 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight have? A: The 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight had 16 x 7.00 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight have? A: The 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight had Steel disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1939? A: Packard produced 46,405 automobiles in 1939.Q: How many 1939 1705 Super Eights were produced? A: Packard produced 3,962 examples of the 1705 Super Eight in 1939.Q: What engine did the 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight was a Inline 8L-Head (5244 cc | 320.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 130 BHP (95.68 KW) @ 3200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight have? A: The 1939 Packard 1705 Super Eight had a 3 speed Selective Sliding Synchromesh; column-mounted gearshift gearbox.