These are standard specifications for the 1956 Packard Four-Hundred, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Ultramatic; electronically-controlled
Chassis # 56871998
Engine # 56871998
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1956 |
| Price : | $4,190 |
| Weight : | 4290 lbs | 1945.911 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbine 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6129 cc | 374.0 cu in. | 6.1 L. |
| Power : | 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4GC 4-barrel carburetor | |
Automatic Ultramatic; electronically-controlled
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1956 : | 10,353 |
| Total 1956 Four-Hundred production : | 3,224 |
| 1956 Packard Four-Hundred | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 3,224 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # 56871998
Engine # 56871998
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 218.6 in | 5552 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.8 in | 1544 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Torsion-level | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.00 x 15 tubeless |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Packard Four-Hundred FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Packard Four-Hundred?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Packard Four-Hundred? A: The 1956 Packard Four-Hundred has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Packard Four-Hundred? A: The 1956 Packard Four-Hundred has a length of 218.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Packard Four-Hundred cost when new?A: The 1956 Packard Four-Hundred had a base price of approximately $4,190 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1956 Packard Four-Hundred? A: The 1956 Packard Four-Hundred was a Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1956 Packard Four-Hundred have? A: The 1956 Packard Four-Hundred had 8.00 x 15 tubeless tires.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1956? A: Packard produced 10,353 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Four-Hundreds were produced? A: Packard produced 3,224 examples of the Four-Hundred in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Packard Four-Hundred have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Packard Four-Hundred was a Turbine 8 (6129 cc | 374.0 cu in. | 6.1 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1956 Packard Four-Hundred have? A: The 1956 Packard Four-Hundred had a Automatic Ultramatic; electronically-controlled gearbox.