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The journey towards creating this groundbreaking engine began in the aftermath of World War II. With advancements in fuel technology on the horizon, Packard's chief engineer, Colonel G. Vincent, spearheaded a conference to conceptualize a free-breathing, efficient engine. Over the course of the next several years, engineers dedicated themselves to designing an engine that was compact, quiet, smooth, and capable of meeting future demands for power while consuming less fuel.