Porsche 912
Overview
| Produced: |
1965-1969, 30300 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,4 seats |
Visually similar to the 911, the 4 cylinder 912 first appeared in
The 912 came in both Coupe and Targa formats, late cars used the revised longer wheelbase of the sister 911. 912's were particularly popular in the US, indeed the 912 confusingly reappeared in
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1582cc | H4 OHV | Porsche Flat 4 (356 engines) | 82.5mm x 74mm | 9.3 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solex | 2 | Twin-choke |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 4 | |
| Manual | 5 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion | Independent/Torsion bar | Independent/Torsion bar |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 mph | 12.2 s | 26 mpg | 90 bhp 5800 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855204363 | Porsche 912 Limited Edition | Brooklands Books |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Porsche 912 Vs Alpine-Renault A110 Vs Lotus Europa |
70 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2006 | |||
| Smart & small - You don't need a big thirsty engine for the ultimate in sports car thrills. Here's the proof, in a trio that offers excitement like you won't find anywhere else. Alpine-Renault A110, Porsche 912, Lotus Europa Twin Cam. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars February 2002 pg 86 |
86 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2002 | |||
| Porsche 959. This was the supercar that all others had to beat in the late Eighties. Does it still deserve to sit on that pedestal? | ||||
| Article |
Another 911? Think again |
120 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly July 2010 | |||
| Another 911? Think again - Once overlooked and undervalued, the Porsche 912 is ready to take centre stage. | ||||
| Article |
The regeneration game |
114 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2010 | |||
| The regeneration game - Martin Buckley investigates why the Lancia Monte-Carlo and Porsche 912 were taken off the market, only to return a few years later. | ||||
| Article |
Your Classics - Porsche 912 - Matthew Joynson |
170 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car October 2004 | |||
| Your Classics - Porsche 912 - Matthew Joynson - Finding dream 912 in Italy. | ||||
| Article |
Three Sides to Every Tale - 1976 Porsche 914, 1976 Porsche 912E,1976 Porsche 924 |
30 |
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| Publication | Classics January 2004 | |||
| Three Sides to Every Tale - 1976 Porsche 914, 1976 Porsche 912E,1976 Porsche 924 - Three Porsches, all available in 1976, and all apparently very different. But Tim Morgan reveals that all is not quite as it seems, while Greg Whitaker drives the Teutonic trio. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car July 2001 pg 94 |
94 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2001 | |||
| Supercars for £15k - How 150mph is within reach for new Mini money - and sometimes a lot less. | ||||
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