Packard Hawk
The Packard Hawk was one of four Packard automobiles made by the Studebaker-Packard Corporation in 1958. The original Packard Detroit facility was already leased to (and soon sold to) Curtiss-Wright , and the Packard models were all redecorated Studebaker models with a Packard nameplate. The Packard Hawk was actually a Studebaker Golden Hawk , which was slightly changed in shape and equipment.
Instead of the Studebaker's large, almost vertical radiator grille, the Packard had a wide, low fishmouth directly above the front bumper across the width of the vehicle. Above that there was a slightly sloping nose and a hood that was reminiscent of the 1953 Studebaker, but with a bulge like the Golden Hawk. Among them was the McCulloch radial compressor , with which the Studebaker V8 with a displacement of 4735 cm³ achieved an output of 275 bhp (202 kW). The sides of the tail fins were covered with metallized PET film , which gave them a metallic-gold appearance. A spare wheel cover (without a spare wheel underneath!) Adorned the trunk lid. The name PACKARD was enthroned in large letters on the front mask ; the Packard badge and the word Hawk were on the back of the trunk lid and tail fins.
The inside of the car was completely lined with leather and had all the instrumentation. As with old aircraft, there was a padded armrest outside the side window, a rare feature.
The styling of the car was discussed a lot and also described by some journalists as the "vacuum cleaner look". Only 558 units were built, although it may have played a certain role that the Packard brand's abandonment was already in the air. The Hawk was certainly the fastest Packard ever sold as it shared most of the components with the Studebaker Golden Hawk. The car was priced at $ 3,995, about $ 700 more than the Studebaker model, but with a more luxurious interior.
Its rarity and its status as the most respected of the "Packardbaker" in recent years have ensured that the Packard Hawk is very sought after among collectors. It achieves about twice the price of a corresponding Studebaker, although this is still low compared to the more well-known brands. Because the mechanics of the Studebaker were used, mechanical spares are easier to find than the rare body parts.
engine
Type: 90 ° -V8 made of gray cast iron, "Silver Light" piston with a flat bottom
Displacement: 289 cu.in. (4735 cm³)
Bore × stroke: 3.56 in × 3.63 in (90.42 mm × 92.20 mm)
Compression: 7.5: 1
Power: 275 bhp (202 kW) at 4800 rpm
Torque: 451 Nm at 3200 rpm
Valve train: top-controlled, via bumpers
Main camp: 5
Ignition: Delco Remy, with breaker
Mixture preparation: double downdraft carburetor Stromberg No. 380475, McCulloch supercharger, 0.68 bar maximum
Lubrication: pressure, with oil pump
Electrical: 12 V, 30 A
Exhaust system: cast manifold, double exhaust pipe
transmission
Type: automatic transmission Borg-Warner Flightomatic
Gear ratios: 1st gear: 2.40: 1
2nd gear: 1.47: 1
3rd speed step: 1.0: 1
Reverse gear: 2.0: 1
differential
Type: Hypoid, semi-floating, Spicer-Thornton double traction with limited slip
Gear ratio: 3.31: 1
steering
Type: Servo, Saginaw ball circulation
Gear ratio: 19.2: 1
Steering wheel turns from lock to lock: 4.5
Turning circle: 41 ft. (12.3 m)
Brakes
Type: Wagner , four-wheeler, hydraulic, with brake booster
front: cast iron drum with cooling fins, 279 mm × 63.5 mm
rear: cast drum, 254 mm × 50.8 mm
Brake area: 1115 cm²
Chassies and body
Construction: all steel, box frame, U-profiles, five cross struts
Body shape: hard top, two doors, five seats
Layout: front engine, rear wheel drive
Suspension
front: single, unequal length double wishbones, coil springs, oil pressure shock absorbers, stabilizer
rear: rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, oil pressure shock absorbers
wheel and tires
Rims: Kelsey-Hayes 5-hole steel, for tubeless tires
front / back: 5.5 × 14 ″
Tires: Classica , diagonal
front / back: 8.00 × 14 ″
Weights and dimensions
Wheelbase: 120.5 ″ (3,060 mm)
Overall length: 205.2 ″ (5,212 mm)
Overall width: 71.3 ″ (1,811 mm)
Total height: 54.6 ″ (1,387 mm)
Front track: 56.7 ″ (1,440 mm)
Rear track: 55.7 ″ (1,415 mm)
Empty weight: 1,572 kg
Performance
0-60 mph: 12.0 s
¼ mile (standing start): 16.7 s and 82.3 mph (131.8 km / h)
Top speed: 125 mph (200 km / h)
Gasoline consumption: 23.5 l / 100 km (city), 14.1 l / 100 km (country road)
Production numbers
1958: 588 pieces
