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| 1925 Packard 8 Series 243 (First) | ||
| Touring | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,850.00 | |
| No. Produced | 5,118 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5-7 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 4,199lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 143 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own Vertical, L-head | |
| Displacement | 357.8 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/8 & 5 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | ||
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | ||
| Rated Horsepower | 36.4 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 9 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | 209,001 to 214,388 | |
| Engine No. Location | On upper crankcase right side front end. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Own | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | Multiple disk | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | |||
| Differential Ratio | 4.70 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Screw & nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Int. exp front, ext. contracting rear, mech. | ||
| Front Size | |||
| Rear Size | |||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear wheels | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | |||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Disk with straight side rims | ||
| Wheel Mfr | Dayton | ||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 33 x 5 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 21 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 10 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 4 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | |||
| Rear Differential | 8 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Same as engine number | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on dash under cowl. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| According to the Packard publication Information on Packard Motor Cars, there were two Series 243. The difference being in the serial nos., the models and their weights. Balloon tires at extra cost. | |||
| References | |
| The Packard Eight (1925) | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Information on the Packard Motor Car - September 1930 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Packard Sales Educational Lesson | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932) | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age January 22 1925 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Varnish | |
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |