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Packard 300

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

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 7.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
Maximum power 152.1 PS (150.0 bhp) (111.9 kW) @ 3600 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 84.7 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 366.0 Nm (270 ft·lb) (37.3 kgm) @ 2000 rpm
bmep 857.9 kPa (124.4 psi)
Specific torque 68.27 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 3226 mm
wheelbase 127 in
Length (milimeters) 5537 mm
Length (inches) 218 in
Width (milimeters) 1981 mm
Width (inches) 78 in
Height (milimeters) 1600 mm
Height (inches) 63 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters) 191 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1771 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3904 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 72.7 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 13.40 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.90

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 1953 Packard 300 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1953

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