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On this significant morning, a meticulously crafted V8 engine was transported to the proving grounds—an engineered concrete test track renowned in the industry. This event was strictly controlled, overseen by the same AAA officials who managed the Indianapolis 500, ensuring a fair evaluation of the engine's capabilities through a 25,000-mile high-speed durability run. A group of esteemed automotive journalists and race experts had gathered to witness the unveiling, their skepticism tempered by the confidence emanating from Packard's engineers and vice presidents.