To bridge the price gap between the 356, which was still being produced at this time and the 911, in 1965 Porsche launched the 912 – a less expensive and significantly less powerful variant of the 911.
In terms of looks and technology, the 912 was virtually identical to the 911. Unlike the 911, however, it was powered by the 1.6-litre flat-four engine from the 356 SC at the rear. Its power output was reduced from 95 to 90 hp at 5,800 rpm for use in the 912 in order to give the engine more low-end torque and stability. Power transmission was provided by a 4-speed manual transmission.
Model versions
912 1.6 (1965-69)
Features Bumpers with chrome-plated bumper guards; bumper guards with rubber pads as of MY 1967 // Rear lid with chrome-plated air grille // Chrome-plated horn grille // Narrow sill trims; wide as of MY 1967 // Round, chrome-plated exterior mirrors // Silver-coloured Porsche logo // Silver-coloured 912 emblem, slanted; straight and centrally mounted as of MY 1966 // Windscreen wipers lie to the right; to the left as of MY 1968
912 1.6 Targa (1967-69)
Features Bumpers featuring chrome-plated bumper guards with rubber pads // Rear lid with chrome-plated air grille // Chrome-plated horn grille // Wide sill trims // Round, chrome-plated exterior mirrors // Silver-coloured Porsche logo // Silver-coloured 912 emblem, straight and centrally mounted // Windscreen wipers lie to the right; to the left as of MY 1968 // Targa roll-over bar made of brushed Nirosta steel // Soft top // Plastic, foldable rear window
You can now quickly and easily find selected genuine parts for your classic car using the Porsche Classic Parts Explorer. Regardless of whether you search by model, type or model year, you can discover genuine parts and spare parts for the relevant classic car in just a few clicks. Each year, some 300 reissued parts plus selected products for specific models become available online, along with all of the relevant details, of course. In addition to images and part numbers, you will find a range of useful information regarding the individual products and specific usage scenarios.
As you can imagine, there is a wealth of information available to explore. Why not begin your own tour of the Parts Explorer now and find out which reissued parts are available for your classic car. Incidentally: It is worth checking back regularly. After all, our product range is always expanding. We look forward to your visit.
The relationship you have with your Porsche is something very special – and long-term relationships need special care and attention. The 17-piece Porsche Classic Car Care Set is the best way to do this. It can be used on all exterior surfaces and on all Porsche paint generations. Particularly authentic: the high-quality, classic-style storage bag with houndstooth pattern.
Porsche Classic offers the optimum protection for your classic car, whether it’s driven by an air-cooled four- or six-cylinder flat engine, a water-cooled four- or eight-cylinder engine or a water-cooled six-cylinder engine. Engine oils from Porsche Classic. Formulated exclusively for Porsche classic cars. Engineered in Weissach. Made in Germany.
A perfect fit to the body of the car is an important aspect of the Porsche quality standard. After all, the second skin must sit like a tailor-made suit. It must be precise to the millimetre. Through a series of wide-ranging measures, the Porsche Classic experts have managed to achieve considerable improvements in the production quality of wings and side sections for the Porsche 911 (model years 1965 to 1994). This also enabled the thin-plate parts of the legendary 911 Carrera RS 2.7 - of which only 1,580 were built in total in the years 1972 and 1973 - to be relaunched for the first time.
It's the small details that make a classic complete.
Like the Original Porsche Crest for your classic. Each Porsche embodies the fascination of the Sports Car, up to a ripe old age and down to the last detail. One of these is the Porsche Crest. Because it is so indispensable, the Original Porsche Crest has now been relaunched for the Porsche Classic models. True to the original colour, material and details, and "Made in Germany".
