Porsche 912 manufactured 1965-1969, and Porsche 912E - 1976 specifications and technical data / information page. | Designation | 912 | 912E | | Price, base list in U.S. $ | 4,700(1966) | 10,800 (1976) | | Chassis/Suspension | | Track, front/rear (in.) | 53.7/52.5 | 53.1/52.4 | | Frontal area (sq. ft.) | 18.4 | N/A | | Steering | ZF rack & pinion | rack & pinion | | Steering ratio | 1:17.78 | N/A | | Disc brakes, diameter fr/r (in.) | 9.26/9.6 | 11.1/11.4 | | Stopping from 60mph, (ft.) | 160 | 155 (0.81 g) | | Stopping from 80mph, (ft.) | 235 (0.91 g) | 279 | | Wheel size | 15x4.5, later 15x5.5J | 15x5.5 steel, 14x5.5J alloy | | Fuel tank (U.S. gallons) | 16.4 | 21.1 | | Range on tank (highway miles) | 450 | 600+ | | Engine | | Type | flat-4 pushrod | flat-4 pushrod | | Displacement (cc) | 1582 | 1971 | | Stroke/Bore (mm) | 74.0 x 82.5 | 71.0 x 94.0 | | Fuel intake system | 2 Solex dual-throat carbs | Bosch L-Jetronic (Air-Flow Controlled) | | Crankshaft | Forged | N/A | | Compression | 9.3:1 | 7.6:1 | | Oil Capacity | 4.25 quarts | N/A | | Horsepower | 102SAE / 90DIN@5800 | 86@4900 | | Torque, ft-lb | 120SAE / 90DIN@3500 | 98@4000 | | Redline (rpm) | 6100 | 5500 | | Horsepower/liter | 64SAE / 57DIN | 44 | | Transmission & Differential | | 5-speed | 902/1, #163001-165214 | 923/02 | | 902/02 | | 902/50 (close-ratio 5 speed) | | Gear ratios, 902/1 and 902/02 5-speeds | 11:34, 18:34, 22:29, 25:26, 28:24 | N/A | | Grade climbing, standard 5-speed,2490 lb. load | 46, 25, 16, 11, 8% | N/A | | 4-speed | 902/1(USA), #234001-238942 | --- | | 902/01 | | Gear ratios, 902/01 4-speed | 11:34, 19:32, 24:27, 28:24 | N/A | | Grade climbing, standard 4-speed,2490 lb. load | 46, 21, 12, 8% | N/A | | Axle ratio | 7:31:1 | 7.31:1 | | Final drive ratio | 4.428:1 | 4.43:1 | | Oil Capacity | 2.65 quarts | N/A | | Dimensions/Weights | | Wheelbase (in.) | 87 (65-68), 89.3 (1969) | 89.45 | | Turning circle (ft.) | 36.2 | 34.0 | | Overall length (in.) | 163.9 | 169.0 | | overall width (in.) | 63.4 | 63.4 | | overall height (in.) | 51.97 | 52.8 | | ground clearance (in.) | 5.91 | 5.6 | | dry weight (lb.) | 2095 | 2395 | | Max. permissible weight (lb.) | 2870 | N/A | | Max. axle load, front (lb.) | 1256 | N/A | | Max. axle load, rear (lb.) | 1700 | N/A | | Weight distribution F/R | 45% / 55% | 43% / 57% | | Performance | | Power/weight(w/ 1 person) | 22.2 lbs/HP/SAE | 27.8 lbs/HP | | Speed 0-60 (sec.) | 11.6 | 13.0 | | Speed 0-80 (sec.) | 19.9 | N/A | | Speed 0-90 (sec.) | 24.7 | 29.5 | | Speed 1/4 Mile (sec.) | 18.1 | 18.2 | | Top speed | 119 | 110 | | lateral acceleration, g | N/A | 0.78 | | MPG | 27.6 average | 23.0 - 28.5 [u] |
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