Category:Packard 180

Packard 180 

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Instance of	automobile model
Manufacturer	Packard
Follows	Packard Twelve
Followed by	Packard Clipper
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Packard 180 was part of a model designation by the Packard Motor Car Company from 1940 until 1942. Complete designation in factory preferred spelling is Packard Custom Super Eight One-Eighty. Some 1942 models got Clipper styling and were similarly called "Packard Clipper Custom Super Eight One-Eighty". While the designations "Super Eight" and "Custom Eight" were used earlier and later, "180" or "One Eighty" always was part of the designation, and never stood alone. Also, Packard used the term "Custom Super Eight" only for these model years.

Technically, the Custom Super Eight One-Eighty was similar to the Super Eight One-Sixty, but slightly differed in outside trim, and offered considerably more luxury inside. Both lines are known as Packard's "senior" models in these years. Replacing the Twelve, the Custom Super Eight One-Eighty also was the make's new top model, and carried most of the coachbuilt bodies. Air conditioning was an option for all senior Packards from 1940, and an industry first, at that.

Engine was a new 356 c.i. straight eight delivering 160 bhp (165 in 1942). The Super Eight One-Sixty was available in three wheel bases:

• 127 inch (1806, 1906, 2006 for 1940, 1941, and 1942, respectively. The line consisted of a Custom Club sedan in 1940, 1906 and 2006 Darrin Convertible Victoria and 2006 Clipper sedan and Club Sedan)
• 138 inch (1807, 1907, 2007 for 1940, 1941, and 1942, respectively. The line consisted of a Formal Sedan, a Touring Sedan, the Rollson All Weather Cabriolet, and the Darrin Convertible Sedan)

• 148 inch (1808, 1908, 2008 for 1940, 1941, and 1942, respectively. The line consisted of a Touring Limousine, a Touring Sedan, and the Rollson All-Weather Town Car until 1942, when a LeBaron Touring limousine and Touring sedan were added)

• Packard One-Ten / One-Fifteen (Six, 110, 115)
• Packard One-Twenty (Eight, 120)
• Packard Super Eight One-Sixty (Super Eight)
• Packard Custom Super Eight One-Eighty (Custom Eight, Super Eight Deluxe)

Owners Manuals —links to scans held by Packard Motor Car Information

• 1940