1938 Packard 1607 Twelve Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1938
Coach Work : Dietrich
Price : $4,100-$6,700
Weight : 5300 lbs | 2404.04 kg
V 12 67-degree | V-block; Monoblock; Stromberg carburetor | L-Head
Displacement : 7751 cc | 473.0 cu in. | 7.8 L.
Power : 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 3200 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
Stroke : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Compression : 6.00:1
Valvetrain : 24 SV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Transmission:
3 Hydra-Matic Synchromesh

Total Packard Production for 1938 : 55,718
Total 1938 1607 Twelve production : 566
1938 Packard 1607 Twelve
Convertible Victoria 5 P (by Dietrich) : 11

Coupe Roadster

Seating Capacity : 4
Exterior
Wheelbase : 134.3 in | 3412 mm.

Formal Sedan

Price : $4,200
Weight : 5500 lbs | 2494.758 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Exterior
Wheelbase : 134.3 in | 3412 mm.

Club Sedan

Price : $4,300
Weight : 5500 lbs | 2494.758 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Exterior
Wheelbase : 134.3 in | 3412 mm.

Coupe

Price : $4,200
Weight : 5400 lbs | 2449.399 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Exterior
Wheelbase : 134.3 in | 3412 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Price : $4,400
Weight : 5300 lbs | 2404.04 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Exterior
Wheelbase : 134.3 in | 3412 mm.

Convertible Victoria by Dietrich

Coachwork : Dietrich
Price : $5,300
Weight : 5345 lbs | 2424.451 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Exterior
Wheelbase : 134.3 in | 3412 mm.

All Weather Cabriolet Roll

Price : $6,700
Weight : 5800 lbs | 2630.836 kg
Seating Capacity : 7
Exterior
Wheelbase : 134.3 in | 3412 mm.

Touring Sedan

Price : $4,100
Weight : 5500 lbs | 2494.758 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Exterior
Wheelbase : 134.3 in | 3412 mm.

Suspension
Front : Independent with coil springs and tubular shock absorbers

Rear : Live axle with leaf springs and tubular shock absorbers

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.50 x 17

1938 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $763
Avg. Household Income : $1,730
Avg. Home : $3,900
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.10

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve? A: The 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve has a wheelbase size of 134.34 inches.

Q: How much did the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve cost when new?A: The 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve cost approximately $4,100 to $6,700 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve? A: The 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve was offered as a All Weather Cabriolet Roll, Club Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Convertible Victoria, Coupe, Coupe Roadster, Formal Sedan, Touring Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve have? A: The 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve had 7.50 x 17 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1938? A: Packard produced 55,718 automobiles in 1938.

Q: How many 1938 1607 Twelves were produced? A: Packard produced 566 examples of the 1607 Twelve in 1938.

Q: What engine did the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve was a V 12L-Head (7751 cc | 473.0 cu in. | 7.8 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 3200 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve have? A: The 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve had a 3 speed Hydra-Matic Synchromesh gearbox.

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