Packard Single-Cylinder#Model A(1899)
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The Packard Single-Cylinder cars are a group of cars made by the Packard automobile company from 1899 to 1903 in Warren, Ohio. The four cylinder Model K was introduced in 1903.
Models
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.{{cite book|last=Kimes|first=Beverly|pages=1105–1141 |title=standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942|year=1996|publisher=Krause publications|isbn=0-87341-428-4}}
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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.
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| Model | Engine | HP | Transmission | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 142.6CID cast iron block one cylinder | 9{{cite web|url=http://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/modelinfo/viewmodel.php?model=220|title=Packard Motor Car Information - Packard Model Info|website=packardinfo.com|accessdate=13 January 2019}} | 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z11535/packard-model-c.aspx|title=1901 Packard Model C History, Pictures, Value, Auction Sales, Research and News|website=conceptcarz.com|accessdate=13 January 2019}} Top speed was {{convert|25|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}.
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| Model | Engine | HP | Transmission | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 183.8CID cast iron block one cylinder. | 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 {{convert|27.5|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} mpg. It was the most expensive Packard till then, costing $2,500 in 1902(the price was lowered to $2,300 in 1903). It was replaced by the Model G.
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| Model | Engine | HP | Transmission | Wheelbase |
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| F | 183.8CID cast iron block one cylinder. | 12 | 3-speed sliding gear | 84"{{cite web|url=http://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/modelinfo/viewmodel.php?model=223|title=Packard Motor Car Information - Packard Model Info|website=packardinfo.com|accessdate=13 January 2019}} |
References
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External links
- [https://www.wired.com/2016/05/tale-epic-coast-coast-road-trip-1903/ 1903 Transcontinental Tour in a Packard F]
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