Packard Twelve

Packard Twelve
Packard Twelve
	1934 Packard Eleventh Series Twelve (1108) Dietrich Convertible Victoria
Overview
Manufacturer	Packard
Model years	1916–1923; 1933–1939
Assembly	Packard Automotive Plant, Detroit, Michigan, United States
Body and chassis
Class	Ultra-luxury car
Body style	2-door coupé; 2/4-door convertible; 4-door sedan;
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related	Packard Super Eight;
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
Predecessor	Packard Six
Successor	Packard 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.