1948 Packard Super Eight Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1948 Packard Super Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1940 - 1950
Price :	$2,670-$3,806
Weight :	3850 lbs \| 1746.331 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| L-Head
Displacement :	5359 cc \| 327.0 cu in. \| 5.4 L.
Power :	145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	4.3 in \| 108 mm.
Compression :	7.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter WDO 2-barrel 643SA carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual With overdrive

Production Figures

Total Packard Production for 1948 :	92,251
Total 1948 Super Eight production :	30,405
1948 Packard Super Eight

Dimension(s)

Standard Closed Wheelbase Sedan

Chassis # 784503
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	204.0 in \| 5182 mm.
Wheelbase :	120.6 in \| 3064 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.

Standard Closed Wheelbase Club Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,670
Weight :	3795 lbs \| 1721.383 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	204.0 in \| 5182 mm.
Wheelbase :	120.6 in \| 3064 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.

Long Closed Wheelbase Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$3,305
Weight :	4465 lbs \| 2025.29 kg
Seating Capacity :	7
Doors :	4
Length :	225.6 in \| 5731 mm.
Wheelbase :	141.0 in \| 3581 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.

Long Closed Wheelbase Deluxe Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$3,655
Weight :	4600 lbs \| 2086.525 kg
Seating Capacity :	7
Doors :	4
Length :	225.6 in \| 5731 mm.
Wheelbase :	141.0 in \| 3581 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.

Long Closed Wheelbase Limousine

Exterior
Price :	$3,455
Weight :	4535 lbs \| 2057.041 kg
Seating Capacity :	7
Doors :	4
Length :	225.6 in \| 5731 mm.
Wheelbase :	141.0 in \| 3581 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.

Long Closed Wheelbase Deluxe Limosuine

Exterior
Price :	$3,806
Weight :	4600 lbs \| 2086.525 kg
Seating Capacity :	7
Doors :	4
Length :	225.6 in \| 5731 mm.
Wheelbase :	141.0 in \| 3581 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.

Victoria Convertible Coupe

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Exterior
Price :	$3,256
Weight :	4030 lbs \| 1827.977 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	204.0 in \| 5182 mm.
Wheelbase :	120.6 in \| 3064 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent with coil springs Rear : Solid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	7.60x15

1948 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1,250
Avg. Household Income :	$2,950
Avg. Home :	$7,700
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.16

1948 Packard Super Eight FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1948 Packard Super Eight? A: The 1948 Packard Super Eight has wheelbase sizes of 120.63 and 141.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1948 Packard Super Eight? A: The 1948 Packard Super Eight has lengths of 204.00 and 225.63 inches.

Q: How much did the 1948 Packard Super Eight cost when new?A: The 1948 Packard Super Eight cost approximately $2,670 to $3,806 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1948 Packard Super Eight? A: The 1948 Packard Super Eight was offered as a Long Closed Wheelbase Deluxe Limosuine, Long Closed Wheelbase Deluxe Sedan, Long Closed Wheelbase Limousine, Long Closed Wheelbase Sedan, Standard Closed Wheelbase Club Sedan, Standard Closed Wheelbase Sedan, Victoria Convertible Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1948 Packard Super Eight have? A: The 1948 Packard Super Eight had 7.60x15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1948? A: Packard produced 92,251 automobiles in 1948.

Q: How many 1948 Super Eights were produced? A: Packard produced 30,405 examples of the Super Eight in 1948.

Q: What engine did the 1948 Packard Super Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1948 Packard Super Eight was a V 8L-Head (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 3600 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1948 Packard Super Eight have? A: The 1948 Packard Super Eight had a 3 speed Manual With overdrive gearbox.