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Packard Clipper Super

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.90 mm × 107.95 mm 3.5 in × 4.25 in
Cylinders S-8
Displace 5.4 litre 5361 cc (327.148 cu in)
Engine type SV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
Maximum power 187.6 PS (185.0 bhp) (138 kW) @ 4000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 104.46 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 420.0 Nm (310 ft·lb) (42.8 kgm) @ 2200 rpm
bmep 984.5 kPa (142.8 psi)
Specific torque 78.34 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.82
Unitary capacity 670.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3100 mm
wheelbase 122 in
Length (milimeters) 5474 mm
Length (inches) 215.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1978 mm
Width (inches) 77.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1537 mm
Height (inches) 60.5 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters) 197 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.8 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1771 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3904 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 77.3 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 20.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.50 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.23

General information

RAC rating 39.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Packard Clipper Super PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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