Descrizione
In the early 1960s, Porsche was planning to discontinue the 356, which would leave them with the newly-introduced Type 911 as their only product. Concerned that the considerable price increase of a 911 with flat opposed six-cylinder powerplant over the 356 would cost the company sales and narrow brand appeal, in 1963 Porsche executives decided to introduce a new four-cylinder entry-level model. Like the 911 (original internal factory designation “901”), the four-cylinder 912 was originally known at Zuffenhausen by a number with a zero in the middle, but the “902” designation was never used publicly.(“912” as project number was used after 1968 to indicate the 12 cylinder flat opposed engine developed for 917 racing car)
Before 911 production commenced in 1964, the Porsche Vehicle Research Department had set aside chassis numbers 13328, 13329, 13330, 13352, and 13386 through 13397 for research testing of the 902; research vehicle Serial Number 13394 is the oldest 902 known to exist today. In production form, the Type 912 combined a 911 chassis/ bodyshell with the 1. 6L, four-cylinder, push-rod Type 616/ 36 engine, based upon the Type 616/ 16 engine used in the Type 356SC of 1964-1965. With a lower compression ratio and new Solex carburetors, the Type 616/ 36 engine produced five less horsepower than the 616/ 16, but delivered about the same maximum torque at 3, 500 rpm versus 4, 200 rpm for the 616/ 16. Compared to the 911, the resulting production Type 912 vehicle demonstrated superior weight distribution, handling, and range. To bring 912 pricing close to the 356, Porsche also removed some features standard on the 911. As production of the 356 concluded in 1965, on April 5, 1965 Porsche officially began production of the 912 coupé. Styling, performance, quality construction, reliability, and price made the 912 a very attractive buy to both new and old customers, and it substantially outsold the 911 during the first few years of production. Porsche produced nearly 30, 000 912 coupé units and about 2500 912 Targa body style units (Porsche’s patented variation of a cabriolet) during a five-year manufacturing run.
By combining Ferdinand ‘Butzi’ Porsche’s iconic 911 design with a cheaper price, lower running costs, and betterhandling characteristics, over 30, 000 Porsche 912 models were sold in its first four years of production. However, the Porsche 911 was quickly becoming recognized as a pure driver’s car that could wield a tantalisingwild power for its owner, and its sales overtook the 912’s. The latter’s production ceased in 1969, but not before a912 won the 1967 European Rally Championships and a 912 Targa became the 100, 000 th Porsche to bemanufactured.
The Porsche 912 reappeared in 1975 as the 912E, sporting the same classic 911 body, a longer wheelbase, identical front and rear suspension, and a larger, more powerful 2-litre Volkswagen engine, previously on the 914. Our 1966 Porsche 912 coupe is a beautiful example of the classic Butzi design aesthetic, with fluid lines, and atimeless Metallic Black exterior matching its original black interior. The air-cooled coupe sports a 5-speed manual drivetrain and retains the characteristics expected of a classic Porsche.
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Engine number 752732/ 912 616/ 36
Transmission 236265
Exterior paint Aga Blue / 6608
Optional Equipment from new
Rubbers on Bumper horns, Hubcaps with Crest, Talbot Mirror, Leather steering wheel
6 Owners
Date of 1st registration un the UK
Certificate of Authenticity
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