These are standard specifications for the 1938 Packard 1601 Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Selective Sliding Floor shift
Engine # D303801A
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Chassis # A309389
Engine # C325338D
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Shaft drive | |
| Production Years for Series : | 1938 |
| Coach Work : | Darrin, Rollston & Company |
| Price : | $1,225-$1,650 |
| Weight : | 3630 lbs | 1646.54 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4621 cc | 282.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 120 BHP (88.32 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
3 Selective Sliding Floor shift
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1938 : | 55,718 |
| Total 1938 1601 Eight production : | 22,624 |
| 1938 Packard 1601 Eight | |
Dimension(s)
Convertible Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
Convertible Sedan
Engine # D303801A
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| Price : | $1,650 |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
Business Coupe
| Price : | $1,225 |
| Weight : | 3570 lbs | 1619.325 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
Club Coupe
| Price : | $1,270 |
| Weight : | 3550 lbs | 1610.253 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
2-Door Touring Sedan
| Price : | $1,295 |
| Weight : | 3600 lbs | 1632.933 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
Touring Sedan
| Price : | $1,325 |
| Weight : | 3650 lbs | 1655.612 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
Cabriolet
| Body Designer : | Graber |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
Convertible Victoria by Darrin
Chassis # A309389
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| Coachwork : | Darrin |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
All-Weather Panel Brougham by Rollston & Company
Engine # 310934
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| Coachwork : | Rollston & Company |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Rear : Semi-floating axle | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.00 x 16 |
| Wheels : | Disc |
1938 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $763 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,730 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1938 Packard 1601 Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Packard 1601 Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Packard 1601 Eight? A: The 1938 Packard 1601 Eight has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1938 Packard 1601 Eight cost when new?A: The 1938 Packard 1601 Eight cost approximately $1,225 to $1,650 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Packard 1601 Eight? A: The 1938 Packard 1601 Eight was offered as a 2-Door Touring Sedan, All-Weather Panel Brougham, Business Coupe, Cabriolet, Club Coupe, Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan, Convertible Victoria, Touring Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1938 Packard 1601 Eight have? A: The 1938 Packard 1601 Eight had 7.00 x 16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1938 Packard 1601 Eight have? A: The 1938 Packard 1601 Eight had Disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1938? A: Packard produced 55,718 automobiles in 1938.Q: How many 1938 1601 Eights were produced? A: Packard produced 22,624 examples of the 1601 Eight in 1938.Q: What engine did the 1938 Packard 1601 Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Packard 1601 Eight was a Inline 8 (4621 cc | 282.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 120 BHP (88.32 KW). Q: What transmission did the 1938 Packard 1601 Eight have? A: The 1938 Packard 1601 Eight had a 3 speed Selective Sliding Floor shift gearbox.