These are standard specifications for the 1949 Packard Super Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Ultramatic
Chassis # H406456
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unit Steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1949 - 1950 |
| Price : | $2,600-$4,123 |
| Weight : | 4258 lbs | 1931.396 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.00:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 SV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WDO 2-barrel 643SA carburetor | |
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.00:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 SV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WDO 2-barrel 643SA carburetor | |
3 Manual , Automatic Ultramatic
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1949 : | 116,955 |
| Super Deluxe Production (1949-1950) : | 1,289 |
| Total 1949 Super Eight production : | 8,569 |
| 1949 Packard Super Eight | |
| Closed Long Wheelbase Limosine 4 dr. 7 P : | 4 |
| Closed Long Wheelbase Sedan 4 dr. 7 P : | 4 |
Dimension(s)
Victoria Convertible Coupe
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.7 in | 5377 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.1 in | 1526 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Standard Line Sedan
| Price : | $2,600 |
| Weight : | 3900 lbs | 1769.01 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.7 in | 5377 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.1 in | 1526 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Standard Line Club Sedan
| Price : | $2,600 |
| Weight : | 3825 lbs | 1734.991 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.7 in | 5377 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.1 in | 1526 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Deluxe Line Sedan
| Price : | $2,900 |
| Weight : | 3900 lbs | 1769.01 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.7 in | 5377 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.1 in | 1526 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Deluxe Line Club Sedan
| Price : | $2,900 |
| Weight : | 3900 lbs | 1769.01 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.7 in | 5377 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.1 in | 1526 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Closed Long Wheelbase Sedan
| Price : | $4,000 |
| Weight : | 4623 lbs | 2096.958 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 225.7 in | 5733 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.0 in | 3581 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.1 in | 1526 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Closed Long Wheelbase Limosine
| Price : | $4,123 |
| Weight : | 4633 lbs | 2101.493 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 225.7 in | 5733 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.0 in | 3581 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.1 in | 1526 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| 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 Super Eight FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1949 Packard Super Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1949 Packard Super Eight? A: The 1949 Packard Super Eight has wheelbase sizes of 127.00 and 141.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1949 Packard Super Eight? A: The 1949 Packard Super Eight has lengths of 211.69 and 225.69 inches.Q: How much did the 1949 Packard Super Eight cost when new?A: The 1949 Packard Super Eight cost approximately $2,600 to $4,123 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1949 Packard Super Eight? A: The 1949 Packard Super Eight was offered as a Closed Long Wheelbase Limosine, Closed Long Wheelbase Sedan, Deluxe Line Sedan, Deluxe Line Club Sedan, Standard Line Club Sedan, Standard Line Sedan, Victoria Convertible Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1949 Packard Super Eight have? A: The 1949 Packard Super Eight had 8.20x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1949? A: Packard produced 116,955 automobiles in 1949.Q: How many Super Deluxe were produced? A: Packard produced 1,289 examples of the Super Deluxe from 1949 to 1950.Q: How many 1949 Super Eights were produced? A: Packard produced 8,569 examples of the Super Eight in 1949.Q: What engines did the 1949 Packard Super Eight have? A: The 1949 Packard Super Eight had the following engine options: Inline 8L-Head (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 3600 RPM Inline 8L-Head (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1949 Packard Super Eight have? A: The 1949 Packard Super Eight had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Ultramatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1949 Packard Super Eight?
How many 1949 Packard Super Eight were produced?
How powerful was the 1949 Packard Super Eight? Was the 1949 Packard Super Eight popular? Was the 1949 Packard Super Eight expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1949 Packard Super Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1949 Packard Super Eight? A: The 1949 Packard Super Eight has wheelbase sizes of 127.00 and 141.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1949 Packard Super Eight? A: The 1949 Packard Super Eight has lengths of 211.69 and 225.69 inches.Q: How much did the 1949 Packard Super Eight cost when new?A: The 1949 Packard Super Eight cost approximately $2,600 to $4,123 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1949 Packard Super Eight? A: The 1949 Packard Super Eight was offered as a Closed Long Wheelbase Limosine, Closed Long Wheelbase Sedan, Deluxe Line Sedan, Deluxe Line Club Sedan, Standard Line Club Sedan, Standard Line Sedan, Victoria Convertible Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1949 Packard Super Eight have? A: The 1949 Packard Super Eight had 8.20x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1949? A: Packard produced 116,955 automobiles in 1949.Q: How many Super Deluxe were produced? A: Packard produced 1,289 examples of the Super Deluxe from 1949 to 1950.Q: How many 1949 Super Eights were produced? A: Packard produced 8,569 examples of the Super Eight in 1949.Q: What engines did the 1949 Packard Super Eight have? A: The 1949 Packard Super Eight had the following engine options: Inline 8L-Head (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 3600 RPMSimilar Automakers
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