⁦Packard Caribbean I⁩

0.0•Cabriolet•1953 — 1954
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⁦Packard Caribbean I⁩

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  • Cabriolet
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  • 1953 — 1954
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  • Cabriolet
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  • 1953 — 1954

Cabriolet, S-class, Rear-wheel drive (RWD) . Automatic. Petrol engine from 180 to 212 hp.

Cabriolet, S-class, Rear-wheel drive (RWD) . Automatic. Petrol engine from 180 to 212 hp.

Specifications ⁦Packard Caribbean I⁩

Modification
  • CabrioletBody
  • 180 hp5.4 l, Petrol
  • ATTransmission
  • RWDDrivetrain
  • 12.8 s0-100 km/h
  • Main

    • Max speed

      158

    • Number of seats

      4

    • Number of doors

      2

    • Brand country

      USA

    • Vehicle class

      S

  • Safety

    • Steering wheel

      Left-Hand Drive

  • Dimensions

    • Wheelbase (mm)

      3099

    • Front wheelbase (mm)

      1524

    • Rear wheelbase (mm)

      1546

    • Vehicle height (mm)

      1575

    • Vehicle width (mm)

      1978

    • Vehicle length (mm)

      5413

  • Capacity and Weight

    • Vehicle weight (kg)

      1945

    • Fuel tank capacity (liters)

      76

  • Transmission

    • Transmission type

      Automatic

    • Drive type

      Rear-wheel drive (RWD)

    • Number of gears

      3

  • Suspension and Brakes

    • Rear brake

      Drum brakes

    • Front brake

      Drum brakes

    • Front suspension

      Independent, coil spring

    • Rear suspension

      Dependent, leaf spring

  • Performance

    • Acceleration 0-100 km/h, seconds

      12.8

  • Engine

    • Turbocharger type

      No

    • HP (Horsepower)

      180

    • kW (Kilowatt power)

      134

    • Power at RPM (Revolutions Per Minute)

      4000

    • Engine type

      Petrol

    • Firing order of cylinders

      Inline

    • Compression ratio

      8

    • Number of cylinders

      8

    • Piston diameter

      88.9x107.9

    • Piston stroke

      107.9

    • Fuel injection system

      Carburetor

    • Engine layout

      Front, longitudinal

    • Torque

      407

    • Number of valves

      2

    • Engine capacity (liters)

      5.4

    • Torque at specific RPM

      2000

    • Maximum power

      180 hp (134 kW) at 4000 rpm

    • Valvetrain

      SV

Comparison ⁦Packard Caribbean I⁩

News ⁦Packard Caribbean I⁩

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    Packard Convertible, 1953

    Chassis No.: 26792055 Auction: Rogers' Classic Car Museum 2015 Auction date: February 28, 2015 Lot No.: S171 $33,000 | Sold • Exterior: Yellow • Car has been started in the last two weeks • May still need mechanical and fuel system maintenance • Car has not been driven • Needs a fuel pump • 327/180 HP L-head Straight Eight engine • Automatic transmission • Power steering • Easa-Matic power brakes • Red painted wheels • Full wheel covers • Wide Whitewall tires • Tinted wraparound windshield • Heater/defroster, fresh air ventilation • Push button radio • Dual chromed spotlight mirrors • Front and rear bumper guards • Fender skirts • Carolina Cream paint • Cream and Black interior • Black soft top and boot • Classic Fifties Packard styling includes distinctive stepped front grille and chromed tail fins • Body side stainless trim spears and imitation quarter panel vents • 110 MPH speedometer, fuel, oil, temperature and amp gauges 327/180 HP, Automatic https://www.mecum.com/lots/207166/1953-packard-convertible/

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    Packard Caribbean Convertible, 1953

    Chassis No.: L400393 Auction: Rogers' Classic Car Museum 2015 Auction date: February 28, 2015 Lot No.: S153 $79,200 | Sold • Exterior: Green • Body: Convertible • Car has been started in the last two weeks • May still need mechanical and fuel system maintenance • Car has not been driven • Model 2678 Caribbean Convertible • 1 of 750 produced in 1953 • 327/180 HP L-Head Straight Eight • 3-speed automatic transmission • Continental kit • Tinted windshield • Dual chrome outside mirrors • Power steering • Easamatic power brakes • Power convertible top • Power windows • Power seat • Push button radio • Wire wheels • Wide Whitewall tires • One of Packard?s finest mid-Fifties cars • Inspired by the Pan American show car unveiled at the 1952 New York Auto Show • Built on the 122-inch wheelbase Clipper chassis • Hand-formed rear quarter panels with fully-rounded wheel openings • Gulf Green Metallic paint with Green and White interior and White soft top 327/180 HP, 1 of 750 Produced https://www.mecum.com/lots/207163/1953-packard-caribbean-convertible/

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    Packard Convertible, 1954

    Chassis No.: 54792737 Auction: Monterey 2012 Auction date: August 18, 2012 Lot No.: S74 $50,000 | Sold • Transmission: Manual • Exterior: Red • Interior: Black • Body: Convertible • Stunning mid 1950’s car • Finished in Packard Red with Black soft top trimmed in Red • 1 of 863 produced • This very rare car was built on the same 122″ wheel base as a Caribbean • 359 CI straight 8 engine • Power steering and brakes • 3-speed with overdrive transmission • Factory clock and radio • Optional continental spare tire • 5 chrome spoke wire wheels • This car was owned and restored by a master mechanic 359 CI, 3-Speed https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA12-134267/1954-packard-convertible/

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