These are standard specifications for the 1955 Packard Caribbean, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Twin-Ultramatic
Chassis # 5588-1220
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Chassis # 5588-1341
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1953 - 1956 |
| Price : | $5,930 |
| Weight : | 4760 lbs | 2159.1 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2 Rochester Type 4GC 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic Twin-Ultramatic
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1955 : | 55,247 |
| Total 1955 Caribbean production : | 500 |
| 1955 Packard Caribbean | |
| Custom Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 500 |
Dimension(s)
Custom Convertible
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Chassis # 55881258
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 218.5 in | 5550 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Torsion bar self-leveling suspension | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.00 x 15 tubeless |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Packard Caribbean FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Packard Caribbean?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Packard Caribbean? A: The 1955 Packard Caribbean has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Packard Caribbean? A: The 1955 Packard Caribbean has a length of 218.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Packard Caribbean cost when new?A: The 1955 Packard Caribbean had a base price of approximately $5,930 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1955 Packard Caribbean? A: The 1955 Packard Caribbean was a Custom Convertible.Q: What tires did the 1955 Packard Caribbean have? A: The 1955 Packard Caribbean had 8.00 x 15 tubeless tires.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1955? A: Packard produced 55,247 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Caribbeans were produced? A: Packard produced 500 examples of the Caribbean in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 Packard Caribbean have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Packard Caribbean was a V 8 (5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 4800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1955 Packard Caribbean have? A: The 1955 Packard Caribbean had a 3 speed Automatic Twin-Ultramatic gearbox.
