Porsche 912 and 912 specifications

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Porsche 912 manufactured 1965-1969, and Porsche 912E - 1976 specifications and technical data / information page.

Designation912912E
Price, base list in U.S. $4,700(1966)10,800 (1976)
Chassis/Suspension
Track, front/rear (in.)53.7/52.553.1/52.4
Frontal area (sq. ft.)18.4N/A
SteeringZF rack & pinionrack & pinion
Steering ratio1:17.78N/A
Disc brakes, diameter fr/r (in.)9.26/9.611.1/11.4
Stopping from 60mph, (ft.)160155 (0.81 g)
Stopping from 80mph, (ft.)235 (0.91 g)279
Wheel size15x4.5, later 15x5.5J15x5.5 steel, 14x5.5J alloy
Fuel tank (U.S. gallons)16.421.1
Range on tank (highway miles)450600+
Engine
Typeflat-4 pushrodflat-4 pushrod
Displacement (cc)15821971
Stroke/Bore (mm)74.0 x 82.571.0 x 94.0
Fuel intake system2 Solex dual-throat carbsBosch L-Jetronic (Air-Flow Controlled)
CrankshaftForgedN/A
Compression9.3:17.6:1
Oil Capacity4.25 quartsN/A
Horsepower102SAE / 90DIN@580086@4900
Torque, ft-lb120SAE / 90DIN@350098@4000
Redline (rpm)61005500
Horsepower/liter64SAE / 57DIN44
Transmission & Differential
5-speed902/1, #163001-165214923/02
902/02
902/50 (close-ratio 5 speed)
Gear ratios, 902/1 and 902/02 5-speeds11:34, 18:34, 22:29,
25:26, 28:24 
N/A
Grade climbing, standard 5-speed,2490 lb. load46, 25, 16, 11, 8% N/A
4-speed902/1(USA), #234001-238942---
902/01
Gear ratios, 902/01 4-speed11:34, 19:32, 24:27, 28:24 N/A
Grade climbing, standard 4-speed,2490 lb. load46, 21, 12, 8% N/A
Axle ratio7:31:17.31:1
Final drive ratio4.428:14.43:1
Oil Capacity2.65 quartsN/A
Dimensions/Weights
Wheelbase (in.)87 (65-68), 89.3 (1969)89.45
Turning circle (ft.)36.234.0
Overall length (in.)163.9169.0
overall width (in.)63.463.4
overall height (in.)51.9752.8
ground clearance (in.)5.915.6
dry weight (lb.)20952395
Max. permissible weight (lb.)2870N/A
Max. axle load, front (lb.)1256N/A
Max. axle load, rear (lb.)1700N/A
Weight distribution F/R45% / 55%43% / 57%
Performance
Power/weight(w/ 1 person)22.2 lbs/HP/SAE27.8 lbs/HP
Speed 0-60 (sec.)11.613.0
Speed 0-80 (sec.)19.9N/A
Speed 0-90 (sec.)24.729.5
Speed 1/4 Mile (sec.)18.118.2
Top speed119110
lateral acceleration, gN/A0.78
MPG27.6 average23.0 - 28.5
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