These are standard specifications for the 1956 Packard Caribbean, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Twin-Ultramatic
Chassis # 56971154
Auction entries : 1
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1953 - 1956 |
Price : | $5,500-$6,000 |
Weight : | 4965 lbs | 2252.086 kg |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 6129 cc | 374.0 cu in. | 6.1 L. |
Power : | 310 HP (228.16 KW) |
Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
3 Automatic Twin-Ultramatic
Production Figures
Total Packard Production for 1956 : | 10,353 |
Total 1956 Caribbean production : | 539 |
1956 Packard Caribbean | |
Custom Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 276 |
Custom Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 263 |
Dimension(s)
Custom Convertible
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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. |
Custom Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # 56971154
Auction entries : 1
Price : | $5,500 |
Weight : | 4592 lbs | 2082.896 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 8.00x15 |
1956 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Packard Caribbean FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Packard Caribbean?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Packard Caribbean? A: The 1956 Packard Caribbean has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Packard Caribbean? A: The 1956 Packard Caribbean has a length of 218.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Packard Caribbean cost when new?A: The 1956 Packard Caribbean cost approximately $5,500 to $6,000 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Packard Caribbean? A: The 1956 Packard Caribbean was offered as a Custom Convertible, Custom Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1956 Packard Caribbean have? A: The 1956 Packard Caribbean had 8.00x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1956? A: Packard produced 10,353 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Caribbeans were produced? A: Packard produced 539 examples of the Caribbean in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Packard Caribbean have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Packard Caribbean was a V 8 (6129 cc | 374.0 cu in. | 6.1 L.) with 310 HP (228.16 KW). Q: What transmission did the 1956 Packard Caribbean have? A: The 1956 Packard Caribbean had a 3 speed Automatic Twin-Ultramatic gearbox.