Packard Twelve Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1932–1939) — First Generation
The first-generation Packard Twelve Cabrio is Packard's open luxury car from this era: a large gasoline V12, a manual gearbox, and rear-wheel drive under a drop-top body meant for unhurried touring.
The Packard Twelve engine in this Cabrio is a large gasoline V12. One selected example, the 7.8 MT, pairs it with a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, so you change gears yourself while the drivetrain sends power to the rear wheels on long, unhurried runs.