Packard Single-Cylinder
The Packard Single-Cylinder cars are a group of cars made by the Packard automobile company from 1899-1903.
Models.[1]
Model A(1899): The Model A was the first automobile produced by the Packard Motor Company. Only five were made. The last one produced was also the first Packard sold, to a Warren, Ohio, business man named George Kirkham.[2]
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Model | Engine | HP | Transmission | Wheelbase |
---|---|---|---|---|
A | 142.6CID cast-iron block one-cylinder | 9 | 2-speed planetary | 71.5" |
Model B(1900–1901): The Model B was the second model produced by Packard. Steering was still by a lever, but a foot pedal was now used for speed control rather than a lever like in the Model A.[3]
Model | Engine | HP | Transmission | Wheelbase |
---|---|---|---|---|
B | 142.6CID cast iron block one cylinder | 9[4] | 2-speed planetary | 76" |
Model C(1901): The Model C was the third model produced by Packard. It was one step up from the Model B with a more powerful engine. It was also the first Packard to use a steering wheel instead of a tiller.[5] Top speed was 25 mph.
Model | Engine | HP | Transmission | Wheelbase |
---|---|---|---|---|
C | 183.8CID cast iron block one cylinder.[6] | 12 | 2-speed planetary | 76" |
Model F (1901–1903): The Packard Model F was the last single-cylinder car made by the Packard Motor Company. It had some major advances, including a new 3-speed transmission. When it competed in an economy contest, the Model F averaged 27.5mpg.[7] It was the most expensive Packard till then, costing $2,500 in 1902(the price was lowered to $2,300 in 1903[8]).
Model | Engine | HP | Transmission | Wheelbase |
---|---|---|---|---|
F | 183.8CID cast iron block one cylinder.[9] | 12 | 3-speed sliding gear | 84"[10] |
References
- ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ↑ http://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/modelinfo/viewmodel.php?model=220
- ↑ http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z11535/Packard-Model-C.aspx
- ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ↑ http://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/modelinfo/viewmodel.php?model=223
See also
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