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Packard Clipper Super

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 88.90 mm 4 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.8 litre 5766 cc (351.863 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
Maximum power 243.3 PS (240.0 bhp) (179 kW) @ 4600 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 143.2 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 475.0 Nm (350 ft·lb) (48.4 kgm) @ 2800 rpm
bmep 1035.2 kPa (150.1 psi)
Specific torque 82.38 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.14
Unitary capacity 720.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3099 mm
wheelbase 122 in
Length (milimeters) 5461 mm
Length (inches) 215 in
Width (milimeters) 1981 mm
Width (inches) 78 in
Height (milimeters) 1575 mm
Height (inches) 62 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1676 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3695 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.31

General information

RAC rating 51.2
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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