Packard Twelve

Packard Twelve
1934 Packard Eleventh Series Twelve (1108) Dietrich Convertible Victoria
Overview
ManufacturerPackard
Model years1916–1923
1933–1939
AssemblyPackard Automotive Plant, Detroit, Michigan, United States
Body and chassis
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine
  • 424.1 cu in (6.9 L) V12 (1916-1923)
  • 445.5 cu in (7.3 L) V12 (1933-1934)
  • 473.3 cu in (7.8 L) V12 (1935-1939)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 125–135 in (3,175–3,429 mm) (1916-1923)
  • 127+3⁄8 in (3,235 mm) (1938)
  • 132+1⁄2 in (3.37 m) (1935-1937)
  • 134+3⁄8 in (3.41 m) (1938-1939)
  • 135 in (3.43 m) (1934)
  • 139+1⁄4 in (3.54 m) (1935-1937) 139+3⁄8 in (3.54 m) (1938-1939)
  • 142 in (3.61 m) (1933-1934)
  • 144+1⁄4 in (3.66 m) (1935-1937)
  • 147 in (3.73 m) (1933-1934)
Chronology
PredecessorPackard Six
SuccessorPackard Custom Super Eight

The Packard Twelve was a range of V12-engined luxury automobiles built by the Packard Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan. The car was built from model year 1916 until 1923, then it returned 1933 until 1939. As a sign of changing times, the majority of second generation Packard Twelves received standard bodywork, with custom bodywork gradually losing favor. Many of the custom cars were actually only "semi-customs", with Dietrich assembling Packard-made bodies with special touches.[1][2]

  1. ^ Severson, Aaron (2010-06-26). "Counting to Twelve: The Packard Twelve and Twin Six (page 1)". Ate Up With Motor. Archived from the original on 2022-05-03.
  2. ^ Severson, Aaron (2010-06-26). "Counting to Twelve: The Packard Twelve and Twin Six (page 3)". Ate Up With Motor. Archived from the original on 2019-07-11.