1956 Packard Caribbean 5.4 AT RWD (180 hp) - At a Glance
Engine:5.4L 8 Gasoline
Power:180 hp
Trans:Automatic
Drive:Rear wheel drive
Seating:4 passengers
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5.4 AT RWD (180 hp) Cabriolet
1 generation Generation
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Bodywork
Back track width
5' 1"
Body type
Cabriolet
Curb weight
4288lbs
Front track width
5' 0"
Height
5' 2"
Length
17' 9"
Number of seater
4
Wheelbase
10' 2"
Width
6' 6"
Engine
Boost type
none
Capacity
5.4L
Compression ratio
8
Cylinder bore
3.5in
Cylinder layout
inline
Engine placement
Front, longitudinal
Engine power
180hp
Engine type
Gasoline
Injection type
carburetor
Max power (kW)
180hp
Max power at RPM
4000RPM
Maximum torque
300lb-ft
Number of cylinders
8
Stroke cycle
4.2in
Timing belt
SV
Turnover of maximum torque
2000RPM
Valves per cylinder
2
Gearbox and handling
Drive wheels
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gear
3
General information
Car class
S
Country
USA
Number of doors
2
Steering wheel position
Left
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)
12.8s
Fuel tank capacity
20.1gal
Max speed
158km/h
Suspension and brakes
Back suspension
Dependent, spring
Front brakes
drum
Front suspension
Independent, spring
Rear brakes
drum