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1958 Packard Series 58L
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,212.00
No. Produced 1,200
Body Maker Packard
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 58L-J8
Weight 3,505lbs
Wheelbase 116.5 inches
Length 213.2 inches
Width 76.9 inches
Height 59.1 inches
Front Tread 57.3 inches
Rear Tread 56.3 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 289.07 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 9/16 & 3 5/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.3 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 7.5 to 1
Brake Horsepower 225@4500
Rated Horsepower 40.61
Torque 305@3000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting 58L-101
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
Type Fluid-Matic automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.31 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Cam & lever
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular tubular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 18 Pints
Cooling System 17 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 58LS1001
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Additional Information
This model had a 120 1/2 inch wheelbase. Serial & Engine nos. may not be correct.

Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1958Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1958Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Enamel
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power brakesStd
Power steeringOpt
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