Packard Hawk

The Packard Hawk was one of four Packard automobiles, the Studebaker -Packard Corporation produced in 1958. The original Packard plant in Detroit was already leased to Curtiss- Wright ( and was sold to them soon ), and the Packard models were all umdekorierte Studebaker models with Packard Company sign. The Packard Hawk was actually a Studebaker Golden Hawk, which was slightly modified in design and equipment.

Instead of the large, almost vertical grille of the Studebaker Packard had a broad, low fish mouth just above the front bumper to the entire Fahrzrugbreite. In addition, there was a slightly sloping forward nose and a hood, which recalled the 1953 - Studebaker, but with a bulge like the Golden Hawk. Among them was the McCulloch - centrifugal compressor, with the Studebaker V8 with 4735 cc, an output of 275 bhp reached (202 kW). The sides of the tail fins were metallized PET film pasted that gave them a metallic - gold appearance. A spare tire cover ( without spare wheel underneath! ) Graced the trunk lid. The name PACKARD enthroned in large letters on the front mask; behind the Packard emblem and the name Hawk was mounted on the trunk lid and tail fins.

Inside the car was fully lined in leather and had the complete instrumentation. As with a padded armrest old aircraft was mounted on the outside of the side windows, a rare equipment detail.

The styling of the car was much discussed and described by some journalists as a " vacuum cleaner " look. Only 558 copies were built, and it may have played a certain role that the task of the brand Packard was already in the air. The Hawk was certainly the fastest Packard ever to be sold, as it most components shared with the Studebaker Golden Hawk. The car cost U.S. $ 3995, U.S. $ 700 more than the Studebaker models, but with more luxurious interiors.

Its rarity and its status as the most prestigious of the " Packard Baker " in recent years have ensured that the Packard Hawk is very much sought after by collectors. It achieves about twice the price of a corresponding Studebaker, this is still low compared to the better-known brands. Since the mechanics of the Studebaker was used mechanical parts are easier to find than the rare body parts.

Motor

Type: 90 ° V8 of cast iron, " Silverlight " flask with a flat bottom

Displacement: 289 cu.in. (4735 cm ³)

Bore × Stroke: 3.56 in × 3.63 in ( 90.42 mm × 92.20 mm)

Compression ratio: 7.5:1

Power: 275 bhp (202 kW) at 4800 rpm

Torque: 333 Nm at 3200 rpm

Valve train: above controlled via pushrods

Main bearings: 5

Ignition: Delco - Remy, with interrupter

Fuel system: Stromberg dual downdraft carburetor Nr.380475, McCulloch supercharger, 0.68 bar maximum

Lubrication: pressure, with oil pump

Electrical system: 12 V, 30 A

Exhaust system: cast manifold, twin tail pipe

Transmission

Type: " Borg - Warner Flightomatic " automatic

Translations: 1st gear: 2.40:1

2nd gear: 1,47:1

3rd gear: 1.0:1

Reverse: 2.0:1

Differential

Type: Hypoid, semi-floating, " Spicer Thornton " double traction with limited slip

Translation: 3.31:1

Steering

Type: Servo, Saginaw recirculating ball

Translation: 19,2:1

Steering wheel turns, lock -to-lock: 4.5

Turning circle: 41 ft. ( 12.3 m) '

BRAKES

Type: Wagner, four-wheel, hydraulic with brake booster

Front: casting drum with cooling fins, 279 mm × 63.5 mm

Rear: cast drum, 254 mm × 50.8 mm

Braking area: 1115 cm ²

CHASSIS & BODY

Construction: All-steel, box frame, U - profiles, 5 Cross-Bars

Body Style: Hardtop, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

Layout: Front engine, rear wheel drive '

SUSPENSION

Front: single, double unequal length wishbones, coil springs, oil pressure shock absorbers, stabilizer

Rear: Rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, oil -pressure shock absorbers

WHEELS & TYRES

Wheels: Kelsey - Hays, for tubeless tires, 5 hole steel

Front / rear: 5.5 × 14

Tires: Classica, diagonally

Front / rear: 8.00 x 14 "

Weights and Dimensions

Wheelbase: 120.5 " ( 3,060 mm)

Overall length: 205.2 " ( 5,212 mm)

Overall Width: 71.3 " ( 1,811 mm)

Overall Height: 54.6 " ( 1,387 mm)

Front track: 56.7 " ( 1,440 mm)

Rear track: 55.7 " ( 1,415 mm)

Empty weight: 1572 kg '

PERFORMANCE

0-60 mph: 12.0 sec

¼ mile ( standing start ): 16.7 seconds and 82.3 mph ( 131.8 km / h )

Maximum speed: 125 mph (200 km / h)

Fuel consumption: 23.5 liters. / 100 km (city), 14.1 ltr. / 100 km ( highway )

PRODUCTION FIGURES

1958: 588 piece

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