Re: Newbie Questions. 1937 120

Posted by John Harley On 2012/4/6 21:01:46
Chad

The 38 HP is taxable horsepower, which is a calculation for license and tax purposes. It only takes into consideration the bore of the cylinders and the number of cylinders.

Packard chose the name "120" because they orginially had a 120" wheelbase and the engine developed 120 horespower


Regards


John Harley

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