These are standard specifications for the 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Selective Sliding Synchromesh. Floor shift controls , 3 Manual
Chassis # 1034-434
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Chassis # 1073-236
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Chassis # 1073-237
Engine # 906736
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Chassis # 1508216
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Engine # 906331
Serial # Vehicle#: 1508-220
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Shaft drive | |
| Production Years for Series : | 1937 |
| Coach Work : | LeBaron, Rollston & Company |
| Price : | $3,900-$5,923 |
| Weight : | 5625 lbs | 2551.457 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 12 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 SV (2 valves per cylinder) |
3 Selective Sliding Synchromesh. Floor shift controls , 3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1937 : | 122,593 |
| Total 1937 1508 Twelve production : | 1,300 |
| 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve | |
| Art Carved Hearse : | 3 |
| Convertible Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 40 |
Dimension(s)
Touring Sedan
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| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.3 in | 3664 mm. |
Flower Car
| Body Designer : | Miller |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 165.0 in | 4191 mm. |
Art Carved Hearse
| Body Designer : | Miller |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 176.3 in | 4477 mm. |
Convertible Sedan
Chassis # 1073-236
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| Body Designer : | Dietrich |
| Price : | $4,700 |
| Weight : | 5700 lbs | 2585.477 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.3 in | 3664 mm. |
Touring Limousine
| Price : | $4,100 |
| Weight : | 5700 lbs | 2585.477 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.3 in | 3664 mm. |
All Weather Town Car by LeBaron
Chassis # 1508216
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| Coachwork : | LeBaron |
| Price : | $5,923 |
| Weight : | 5800 lbs | 2630.836 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.3 in | 3664 mm. |
Convertible Victoria by Rollston & Company
Engine # 906331
Serial # Vehicle#: 1508-220
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| Coachwork : | Rollston & Company |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.3 in | 3664 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent coil springs Rear : Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.25 x 16 |
| Wheels : | Steel disc |
1937 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $760 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,780 |
| Avg. Home : | $4,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1937 Packard 1508 Twelve FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve? A: The 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve has wheelbase sizes of 144.25-, 165.00-, 176.25-inches.Q: How much did the 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve cost when new?A: The 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve cost approximately $3,900 to $5,923 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve? A: The 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve was offered as a All Weather Town Car, Art Carved Hearse, Convertible Sedan, Convertible Victoria, Flower Car, Touring Limousine, Touring Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve have? A: The 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve had 8.25 x 16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve have? A: The 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve had Steel disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1937? A: Packard produced 122,593 automobiles in 1937.Q: How many 1937 1508 Twelves were produced? A: Packard produced 1,300 examples of the 1508 Twelve in 1937.Q: What engine did the 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve have? A: The engine powering the 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve was a V 12 (7751 cc | 473.0 cu in. | 7.8 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 3200 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve have? A: The 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Selective Sliding Synchromesh. Floor shift controls, 3 speed Manual.