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 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 Dimensions / Weights Wheelbase 1965-68: 87” / 1969: 89.3” 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% Chassis / Suspension Track – Front / Rear 53.7″ / 52.5″ Frontal Area 18.4′ Sq. Drag Coefficient 0.38 Steering ZF Rack & Pinion 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″ 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 Engine Dry Weight 287 lbs. / 130kg Charging System 1965-67: 300w Generator 1968-69: 420w Generator Fuel Supply Mechanical Pump Fuel Intake System 2 Solex 40 PII-4 Dual-Throat Carburetors Battery Rating 45 Ah Ignition Bosch Coil Crankshaft Forged Compression 9.3:1 Lubrication System Pressure System w/ By-Pass Oil Filter Oil Capacity 4.25 Quarts Horsepower 90 bhp @ 5800 RPM Torque 98 ft lbs @ 3500 RPM Redline 6,100 RPM Milage 27.6 MPG Average Transmission – General Information Axle Ratio 1965-68: 7:31:1 / 1969: 6.29:1 Final Drive Ratio 4.428:1 Weight w/ Transmission Fluid 110 lbs. Transmission Fluid Capacity 2.65 Quarts No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started Already a Member? Sign in to your account here.
