# The First Production Car Powered By A V12 Engine (And No, It's Not An Italian Exotic)

> Thanks to the efforts of Enzo Ferrari and his contemporaries, the V12 engine is closely associated with Italian supercars in the minds of many enthusiasts.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1864333/first-car-with-v12-engine-packard-twin-six-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=683460e462f39cfdd9c729fd)
- **Published:** 2025-05-26
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ferrari #engine #production #italian #powered #cars #exotic #american
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