The Lagonda V12 was introduced in 1938 and was the first Lagonda to feature a V12 engine. Offered in various lengths, and with a handful of coachwork options, customers were able to create their own idea of a top of the line Lagonda. Not only improved in terms of power, these V12 cars also saw improvements to the handling and driveability. A 4.5L V12 engine provided power that was sent to the rear wheels through a 4 speed manual transmission. Production of the Lagonda V12 ended in 1940 with just 189 examples built.