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| 1926 Packard 326 Series (First & Second) | ||
| Sport | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,750.00 | |
| No. Produced | 24,668 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 4 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,595lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 126 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own, L-head | |
| Displacement | 289 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 5 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 4.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 62@2800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 29.4 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 7 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | 49,501 to 90,643 | |
| Engine No. Location | Right front crankcase - upper half | |
| 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 - dry plate | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | |||
| Differential Ratio | 51/10 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & sector | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Int. exp front, ext. contracting rear, mech. | ||
| Front Size | 14 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 14 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear wheels | ||
| Size | 14 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | |||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | |||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 21 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 6 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 4 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 18 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 6 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 | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| First series model. See also 1925 when this series was first offered. | |||
| References | |
| Information Packard Eight 236-243 Feb. 1926 | 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 |
| Automobile Trade Journal July 1 1926 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age January 7 1926 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |