These are standard specifications for the 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchro on gears 2-3
Chassis # 191207
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Chassis # 364928
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Chassis # 347395
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Chassis # 362121
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Serial # Vehicle No: 559-63
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1932 |
| Price : | $1,760-$1,895 |
| Weight : | 3990 lbs | 1809.834 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 23 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 98 mph | 157.682 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5231 cc | 319.2 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Stroke : | 5.0 in | 127 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 9 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 barrel updraft carburetor | |
3 Manual Synchro on gears 2-3
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.46:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.30:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1932 : | 16,064 |
| Total 1932 Model 900 Light Eight production : | 6,750 |
| 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight | |
Dimension(s)
Convertible Coupe
Chassis # 191207
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| Fuel Capacity : | 20.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.4 in | 4962 mm. |
| Width : | 71.9 in | 1826 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1641 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.8 in | 3245 mm. |
| Front Track : | 68.0 in | 1727 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.4 in | 213 mm. |
Sedan
Chassis # 5534080
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| Price : | $1,760 |
| Weight : | 4100 lbs | 1859.729 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 20.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.4 in | 4962 mm. |
| Width : | 71.9 in | 1826 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1641 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.8 in | 3245 mm. |
| Front Track : | 68.0 in | 1727 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.4 in | 213 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $1,800 |
| Weight : | 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 20.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.4 in | 4962 mm. |
| Width : | 71.9 in | 1826 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1641 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.8 in | 3245 mm. |
| Front Track : | 68.0 in | 1727 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.4 in | 213 mm. |
Coupe Sedan
| Price : | $1,825 |
| Weight : | 4100 lbs | 1859.729 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 20.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.4 in | 4962 mm. |
| Width : | 71.9 in | 1826 mm. |
| Height : | 64.6 in | 1641 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.8 in | 3245 mm. |
| Front Track : | 68.0 in | 1727 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.4 in | 213 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : i-beam axle, semi-eliptic longitudinal leaf springs, adjustable lever shock absorbers. Rear : Solid axle, semi-eliptic longitudinal leaf springs, adjustable lever shock absorbers. | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Sector | |
| Turns lock to lock : | 4.00 |
| Turning Circle : | 43.0 ft |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 15.0 in | 381 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 15.0 in | 381 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.60 x 17 6-ply tube type |
1932 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $610 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,650 |
| Avg. Home : | $6,510 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight?
Q: How fast is the 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight? A: The 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight has a top speed of 98 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight? A: The 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight has a wheelbase size of 127.75 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight? A: The 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight has a length of 195.37 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight? A: The 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight has a width of 71.87 inches.Q: How much did the 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight cost when new?A: The 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight cost approximately $1,760 to $1,895 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight? A: The 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe, Coupe Sedan, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight have? A: The 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight had 5.60 x 17 6-ply tube type tires.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1932? A: Packard produced 16,064 automobiles in 1932.Q: How many 1932 Model 900 Light Eights were produced? A: Packard produced 6,750 examples of the Model 900 Light Eight in 1932.Q: What engine did the 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight was a Inline 8L-Head (5231 cc | 319.2 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight have? A: The 1932 Packard Model 900 Light Eight had a 3 speed Manual Synchro on gears 2-3 gearbox.
