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Porsche 912

(1968 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from1968
Model912Issued until
Serie912Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPorscheCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4163 mm / 163.9 in / 163.9 inGround clearance152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in
Width1613 mm / 63.5 in / 63.5 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.84
Height1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inTotal (curb) weight968 kg / 2134 lb / 2134 lb
Wheelbase2268 mm / 89.3 in / 89.3 inDry weight
Track front1359 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1340 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 inFuel capacity61 l / 13.5 UK gal / 16.2 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typeflat (horizontally opposed, boxer) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerPorscheValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke74.0 mm / 2.91 in / 2.91 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.11
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1582 cm3 / 96.5 cu in / 96.5 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity395.50 cm3/cylinder / 24.135 cu in/cylinder / 24.135 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.3 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power67.1 kW / 91.2 hp / 91.2 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque133.0 Nm / 98.1 lbft / 98.1 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantairMax. net output66.2 kW / 90.0 bhp / 90.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output56.9 kW/l / 1.268 bhp/cu in / 1.268 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque84.07 Nm/l / 0.735 lbft/cu in / 0.735 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.74
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.43

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio92.98 kW/ton / 126.42 bhp/ton / 126.42 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationrearEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lock2.25Turning circle10.70 m / 35.10 ft / 35.10 ft
Suspension frontI.TB.W.Suspension rearI.TB.STW.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front165-15Tyres rear165-15
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter front279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 inBrake diameter rear286 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 in
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 912

 
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