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 (1965–1969)

    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 (1967–1969)

    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

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