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1957 Packard Clipper Series 57L
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,933.00
No. Produced 3,940
Body Maker Packard
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 57L-Y8
Weight 3,570lbs
Wheelbase 116.5 inches
Length 211.8 inches
Width 77.4 inches
Height 61.7 inches
Front Tread 59.7 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
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Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 289.07 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 9/16 & 3 5/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 7.0 to 1
Brake Horsepower 275@4800
Rated Horsepower 40.61
Torque 333@3200
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
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Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.27 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Integral power
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
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Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 57L-1001
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Additional Information
This model had a 120 1/2 inch wheelbase.

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