1938 Packard 1608 Twelve Specifications
1938 Packard 1608 Twelve Navigation
1938 Packard 1608 Twelve Model Years
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1938 |
| Coach Work : | Brunn, Derham, Rollston & Company, Dietrich, Bohman & Schwartz, Kellner |
| Price : | $4,370-$9,500 |
| Weight : | 5625 lbs | 2551.457 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1938 : | 55,718 |
| Total 1938 1608 Twelve production : | 566 |
| 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve | |
| All-Weather Cabriolet 4 dr. 7 P (by Brunn) : | 3 |
| Convertible Sedan 4 dr. 5 P (by Brunn) : | 1 |
| Convertible Sedan 4 dr. 7 P (by Dietrich) : | 25 |
| Custom Landaulette 4 dr. 7 P (by Rollston & Company) : | 1 |
| Phaeton 4 dr. 7 P (by Derham) : | 1 |
| Torpedo Cabriolet 4 dr. (by Kellner) : | 1 |
| Touring Cabriolet 4 dr. 7 P (by Brunn) : | 9 |
| Town Car 4 dr. 7 P (by Brunn) : | 1 |
Dimension(s)
Touring Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
Convertible Sedan by Brunn
Chassis # 16082007
Engine # A600189
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # A600520
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Auction entries : 3
Engine # A600547
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Auction entries : 2
| Coachwork : | Brunn |
| Price : | $5,400 |
| Weight : | 5700 lbs | 2585.477 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
All-Weather Cabriolet by Brunn
Chassis # A600416
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 608 2022
Engine # A600446
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Auction entries : 2
| Coachwork : | Brunn |
| Price : | $8,500 |
| Weight : | 5700 lbs | 2585.477 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
Touring Cabriolet by Brunn
Chassis # 1608-2007
Engine # A600189
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Auction entries : 2
Engine # A600485
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Auction entries : 2
| Coachwork : | Brunn |
| Price : | $8,500 |
| Weight : | 5700 lbs | 2585.477 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
Phaeton by Derham
Engine # A600110
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Auction entries : 1
| Coachwork : | Derham |
| Price : | $9,500 |
| Weight : | 5725 lbs | 2596.816 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
Landavlet Touring Cabriolet by Brunn
Chassis # A600114
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Auction entries : 1
| Coachwork : | Brunn |
| Weight : | 5725 lbs | 2596.816 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
Chassis # A600534
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Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 11392020
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Auction entries : 1
| Price : | $4,370 |
| Weight : | 5250 lbs | 2381.36 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
All Weather Town Cabriolet by Rollston & Company
| Coachwork : | Rollston & Company |
| Price : | $6,900 |
| Weight : | 5700 lbs | 2585.477 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
Sedan Limousine Tourer
| Price : | $4,700 |
| Weight : | 5675 lbs | 2574.137 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
All Weather Town Car by Rollston & Company
Chassis # 1135-2005
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Auction entries : 1
| Coachwork : | Rollston & Company |
| Price : | $6,880 |
| Weight : | 5740 lbs | 2603.62 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
Convertible Sedan by Dietrich
Chassis # 411472
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 600583
Engine # A-600583
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Auction entries : 1
| Coachwork : | Dietrich |
| Price : | $5,950 |
| Weight : | 5600 lbs | 2540.117 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.4 in | 3540 mm. |
Town Car by Brunn
| Coachwork : | Brunn |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
Limousine by Bohman & Schwartz
| Coachwork : | Bohman & Schwartz |
| Price : | $6,335 |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
Convertible Victoria by Derham
Chassis # 1608-2030
Engine # A600130
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Auction entries : 1
| Coachwork : | Derham |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
Custom Landaulette by Rollston & Company
Chassis # 16082025
Engine # A600504
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Auction entries : 2
| Coachwork : | Rollston & Company |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
Torpedo Cabriolet by Kellner
| Coachwork : | Kellner |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.0 in | 3531 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent Rear : Longitudinal leaf springs | |
| 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 |
1938 Packard 1608 Twelve FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve? A: The 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve has wheelbase sizes of 139.00 and 139.38 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve? A: The 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve has a length of 215.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve cost when new?A: The 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve cost approximately $4,370 to $9,500 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve? A: The 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve was offered as a All Weather Town Cabriolet, All Weather Town Car, All-Weather Cabriolet, Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan, Convertible Victoria, Custom Landaulette, Landavlet Touring Cabriolet, Limousine, Phaeton, Sedan Limousine Tourer, Torpedo Cabriolet, Touring Cabriolet, Touring Sedan, Town Car.Q: What tires did the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve have? A: The 1938 Packard 1608 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 1608 Twelves were produced? A: Packard produced 566 examples of the 1608 Twelve in 1938.Q: What engine did the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Packard 1608 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 1608 Twelve have? A: The 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve?
How many 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve were produced?
How powerful was the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve? Was the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve popular? Was the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve? A: The 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve has wheelbase sizes of 139.00 and 139.38 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve? A: The 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve has a length of 215.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve cost when new?A: The 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve cost approximately $4,370 to $9,500 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve? A: The 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve was offered as a All Weather Town Cabriolet, All Weather Town Car, All-Weather Cabriolet, Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan, Convertible Victoria, Custom Landaulette, Landavlet Touring Cabriolet, Limousine, Phaeton, Sedan Limousine Tourer, Torpedo Cabriolet, Touring Cabriolet, Touring Sedan, Town Car.Q: What tires did the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve have? A: The 1938 Packard 1608 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 1608 Twelves were produced? A: Packard produced 566 examples of the 1608 Twelve in 1938.Q: What engine did the 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Packard 1608 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 1608 Twelve have? A: The 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve had a 3 speed Manual gearbox. - 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve Menu
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