| Packard Caribbean | |
|---|---|
 1954 Packard Caribbean | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 1953–1956 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door convertible 2-door hardtop |
| Related | Packard Mayfair (1953) Packard Pacific (1954) Packard Patrician Packard Panther (1955) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 327 cu in (5.4 L) 4-bbl. L-head I8 "Thunderbolt" (185 bhp) (1953) 359 cu in (5.9 L) 4-bbl. L-head I8 (212 bhp) (1954) 352 cu in (5.8 L) Dual 4-bbl. OHV 275 bhp V8 (1955) 374 cu in (6.1 L) Dual 4-bbl. OHV 310 bhp V8 (1956) [1] |
| Transmission | 2-speed Ultramatic automatic 3-speed manual w/overdrive |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 122 in (3,099 mm) (1953-1954) 127 in (3,226 mm) (1955-1956) |
| Length | 218.5 in (5,550 mm)[2] (1953-1954) 216.5 in (5,499 mm) (1955-1956) |
| Width | 77.8 in (1,976 mm) (1953-1956)[3] |
| Height | 62.3 in (1,582 mm) (1953-1954) 62.9 in (1,598 mm) (1955-1956) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Packard Super Eight Victoria Convertible |
The Packard Caribbean is a full-sized luxury car that was made by the Packard Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan, during model years 1953 through 1956. Some of the Caribbean's styling was derived from the Pan American Packard show car of the previous year. Available only as a convertible from 1953 until 1955 with a hardtop model added in its final year of 1956.
- ^ Flory Jr., J. "Kelly" (2008). American Cars, 1946-1959 Every Model Every Year. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3229-5.
- ^ "1956 Packard Data Book". oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 2012-06-01.
- ^ "1955 Packard Owners Manual". oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 2012-06-01.