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1954 - Packard - Clipper Sportster

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1. Clipper Sportster 1954
General Information
Make Packard
Model Clipper Sportster
Production Year 1954
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3100 mm     (122 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 5410 mm     (213 in)
Width 1981 mm     (78 in)
Height 1588 mm     (62,5 in)
Ground Clearance 191 mm     (7,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,75
Weight 1762 kg     (3881,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 77,3 litre   (17 Imp gal ,  20,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Packard
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4720 cc     (288,03 cu in)
Bore 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Stroke 95,2 mm     (3,75 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,93
Unitary Capacity 590 cc/cylinder    (36 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7,7 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ca carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 150 HP     (111,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 353 N.m     (260,5 lb.ft ,  36 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 267 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 85,1 HP/ton    (63,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 31,8 HP/litre    (23,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,9 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 13,1 m    (43 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)