1965 – 1969 Porsche 912 Technical Specifications
| Base Price in U.S. Dollars |
1965: (European Delivery Only)
1966: $4,700.00 1967: $4,790.00 Coupe / $5,140.00 Targa 1968: $4,950.00 Coupe / $5,350.00 Targa 1969: $5,235.00 Coupe / $5,615.00 Targa |
| Performance | |
| Power / Weight Ratio (w/ Driver) |
22.2 lbs. / HP SAE
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| Speed 0-60 | 11.6 Seconds |
| Speed 0-80 | 19.9 Seconds |
| Speed 0-90 | 24.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile | 18.1 Seconds |
| Top speed | 119 MPH |
| Lateral Acceleration | N/A |
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Dimensions / Weights
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| Wheelbase |
1965-68: 87” / 1969: 89.3”
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| Overall Length | 163.9″ |
| Overall Width | 63.4″ |
| Overall Height | 51.97″ |
| Ground Clearance | 5.91″ |
| Dry Weight | 2,095 lbs. |
| Maximum Permissible Weight | 2,870 lbs. |
| Maximum Front Axle Load | 1,256 lbs. |
| Maximum Rear Axle Load | 1,700 lbs. |
| Weight Distribution – Front / Rear | 45% / 55% |
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Chassis / Suspension
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| Track – Front / Rear | 53.7″ / 52.5″ |
| Frontal Area | 18.4′ Sq. |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.38 |
| Steering |
ZF Rack & Pinion
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| Steering Ratio | 1:17.78 |
| Turns – Lock-to-Lock | N/A |
| Turning Circle | 36.2′ |
| Disc Brake Rotor Diameter – Front / Rear | 9.26″ / 9.6″ |
| Stopping from 60mph | 160′ |
| Stopping from 70mph | N/A |
| Stopping from 80mph | 235′ |
| Wheel Size |
1965-67: 15″ x 4.5″ / 1968-69: 15″ x 5.5″
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| Tires | 165 HR 15 |
| Fuel Tank |
16.4 U.S. Gallons / 62 Liters
|
| Tank Range (Highway) | 450 Miles |
| Engine | |
| Type | Flat-4 Pushrod |
| Displacement | 1,582cc |
| Stroke / Bore |
74.0mm x 82.5mm
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| Engine Dry Weight | 287 lbs. / 130kg |
| Charging System |
1965-67: 300w Generator
1968-69: 420w Generator |
| Fuel Supply |
Mechanical Pump
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| Fuel Intake System |
2 Solex 40 PII-4 Dual-Throat Carburetors
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| Battery Rating | 45 Ah |
| Ignition | Bosch Coil |
| Crankshaft | Forged |
| Compression | 9.3:1 |
| Lubrication System |
Pressure System w/ By-Pass Oil Filter
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| Oil Capacity | 4.25 Quarts |
| Horsepower |
90 bhp @ 5800 RPM
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| Torque |
98 ft lbs @ 3500 RPM
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| Redline | 6,100 RPM |
| Milage |
27.6 MPG Average
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Transmission – General Information
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| Axle Ratio |
1965-68: 7:31:1 / 1969: 6.29:1
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| Final Drive Ratio | 4.428:1 |
| Weight w/ Transmission Fluid | 110 lbs. |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.65 Quarts |
