1966 Porsche 912
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Specifications:
Engine: 1600 cc Transmission: 5 speed manual Extras: A very original car, original paint colour and interior |
In the early 1960s, Porsche planned to discontinue the Type 356, which would leave the newly introduced Type 911, with its more powerful six-cylinder powerplant, as the company's sole product. Concerned that the considerable price increase of the 911 over the 356 would cost the company sales and narrow its brand appeal, in 1963 Porsche executives decided to introduce a new four-cylinder entry-level model based on the 911. Like that vehicle with its internal factory designation of "901", the four-cylinder 912 was originally known at the company by a number with a zero in the middle, but the "902" designation was never used publicly. Incidentatally, "912" as a project number was used after 1968 to indicate the 12 cylinder flat opposed engine developed for Porsche 917 racing car.
In 1963, Porsche assigned Dan Schwartz, later Chief Departmental Manager for Development, Mechanics, a project to oversee design and construction of a new horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine for the 902, utilizing components from the new 901 six-cylinder engine, that would produce higher performance than the overhead valve 356SC engine while being less costly and complex than the overhead cam 356 Carrera 2 engine. Another option explored by Claus von Rücker was to increase displacement of the 356 Type 616 engine to 1.8-liters, add Kugelfischer fuel injection, and modify both valve and cooling systems. Considering performance, cost, and scheduling, Porsche discontinued both of these design projects, and instead developed a third option, to tailor the 1.6-liter Type 616 engine to the 902.
In production form, the Type 912 combined a 911 chassis / bodyshell with the 1.6L, four-cylinder, push-rod Type 616/36 engine, based upon the Type 616/16 engine used in the Type 356SC of 1964–1965. With a lower compression ratio and new Solex carburetors, the Type 616/36 engine produced five less horsepower than the 616/16, but delivered about the same maximum torque at 3,500 rpm versus 4,200 rpm for the 616/16. Compared to the 911, the resulting production Type 912 vehicle demonstrated superior weight distribution, handling, and range.
To bring 912 pricing close to the 356, Porsche also removed some features standard on the 911. As production of the 356 concluded in 1965, on April 5, 1965, Porsche officially began production of the 912 coupé. Styling, performance, quality construction, reliability, and price made the 912 a very attractive buy to both new and old customers, and it substantially outsold the 911 during the first few years of production. Porsche produced nearly 30,000 912 coupé units and about 2500 912 Targa body style units during a five-year manufacturing run.
This 912 is in its original paint colour of Light Ivory (code 6604) and has the original interior in black. The seats have been recovered in leather and in the correct style and cut as it was new. It comes with a copy of the Kardex which confirms it has matching engine and chassis numbers. This car has the much more preferred 5 speed manual gearbox and 5 dials. The paint is in a good although not perfect condition, the chrome and glass are all excellent . The car is rust and accident free and has recently been serviced and tuned, and drives exceptionally well.
This car was dry stored for many years and was recently recommissioned, and it is completely original. It has tools and jack. There are very few Porsche 912 left in SA and this car would be a lovely drivers car to be used and enjoyed as it should be.
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In 1963, Porsche assigned Dan Schwartz, later Chief Departmental Manager for Development, Mechanics, a project to oversee design and construction of a new horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine for the 902, utilizing components from the new 901 six-cylinder engine, that would produce higher performance than the overhead valve 356SC engine while being less costly and complex than the overhead cam 356 Carrera 2 engine. Another option explored by Claus von Rücker was to increase displacement of the 356 Type 616 engine to 1.8-liters, add Kugelfischer fuel injection, and modify both valve and cooling systems. Considering performance, cost, and scheduling, Porsche discontinued both of these design projects, and instead developed a third option, to tailor the 1.6-liter Type 616 engine to the 902.
In production form, the Type 912 combined a 911 chassis / bodyshell with the 1.6L, four-cylinder, push-rod Type 616/36 engine, based upon the Type 616/16 engine used in the Type 356SC of 1964–1965. With a lower compression ratio and new Solex carburetors, the Type 616/36 engine produced five less horsepower than the 616/16, but delivered about the same maximum torque at 3,500 rpm versus 4,200 rpm for the 616/16. Compared to the 911, the resulting production Type 912 vehicle demonstrated superior weight distribution, handling, and range.
To bring 912 pricing close to the 356, Porsche also removed some features standard on the 911. As production of the 356 concluded in 1965, on April 5, 1965, Porsche officially began production of the 912 coupé. Styling, performance, quality construction, reliability, and price made the 912 a very attractive buy to both new and old customers, and it substantially outsold the 911 during the first few years of production. Porsche produced nearly 30,000 912 coupé units and about 2500 912 Targa body style units during a five-year manufacturing run.
This 912 is in its original paint colour of Light Ivory (code 6604) and has the original interior in black. The seats have been recovered in leather and in the correct style and cut as it was new. It comes with a copy of the Kardex which confirms it has matching engine and chassis numbers. This car has the much more preferred 5 speed manual gearbox and 5 dials. The paint is in a good although not perfect condition, the chrome and glass are all excellent . The car is rust and accident free and has recently been serviced and tuned, and drives exceptionally well.
This car was dry stored for many years and was recently recommissioned, and it is completely original. It has tools and jack. There are very few Porsche 912 left in SA and this car would be a lovely drivers car to be used and enjoyed as it should be.
POA