Engine, Inboard
Packard
Name/Title
Engine, InboardEntry/Object ID
1991.022.006Description
Packard marine engine model IM-621 s/n 3M-621 Packard Marine Engines, manufactured by Packard Motor Car Company, Detroit, MI announced for 1923 its first "Gold Cup" marine engine. For the 1925 race, Packard developed a six cylinder, 260 HP engine which, with its overhead cam and four valves per cylinder, would dominate the Gold Cup Races from 1925 to 1938. It became known as the Packard IM-611. During that time, their accomplishments were referred to in their advertisements as "A Packard Parade," and proved to be the most powerful and reliable of the gentlemen's Gold Cup era. It is rated 260 HP and 621 c.i.Collection
Inboard EnginesAcquisition
Accession
1991.022Source or Donor
Morgan, WilliamMade/Created
Manufacturer
PackardEdition
Model: IM-621Notes
Cylinders: 6 HP: 260Location
*William J. Morgan Building
*William J. Morgan Building
With Peter Kreissle