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| 1912 Packard 1248 Six Series | ||
| Runabout | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $5,000.00 | |
| No. Produced | 1,697 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Packard | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 2 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,500lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 133 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 56 1/2 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 1/2 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | L-head | |
| Displacement | 524.8 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 1/2 & 5 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | ||
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | ||
| Rated Horsepower | 48 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | 35,026 to 37,999 | |
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Force feed | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Own | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Progressive sliding | |
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Unknown | |
| 2nd | Unknown | |
| 3rd | Unknown | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Unknown |
| Clutch Type | Dry plate | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | |||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & sector | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | External contracting on rear wheels | ||
| Front Size | Not applicable inches | ||
| Rear Size | |||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear wheels | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | High tension magneto with storage battery | ||
| Battery | Storage | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 37 x 5 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 21 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 1 Gallons | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | 5 Gallons | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Non Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Same as engine number | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On right front frame. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Front tires are a different size. The wheelbase for this model is 121 1/2 inches. Runabout has a fuel capacity of 27 gallons. | |||
| References | |
| Information on the Packard Motor Car - September 1930 | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Packard Sales Educational Lesson | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Packard '38' 1913 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Packard Blue with Black | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |