1968 Porsche 912 specifications

1968 Porsche 912 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2268 mm 89.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1340 mm 52.8 inches
Length 4163 mm 163.9 inches
Width 1613 mm 63.5 inches
Height 1321 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.84
Kerb weight 968 kg 2134 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 61.4 litres 13.5 [16.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Porsche
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1582 cc
(96.54 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.5 × 74 mm
3.25 × 2.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
133 Nm (98 ft·lb) (13.6 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
42.4 kW/litre
57.7 ps/litre
56.9 bhp/litre
0.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
84.07 Nm/litre
1.02 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.3:1
Fuel system 2 So carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1056.5 kPa (153.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 395.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
94.27 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
69.33 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
92.98 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.42 kg/kW
24.09 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position rear
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 2.250
Turning circle 10.70 m
Front suspension I.TB.W.
Rear suspension I.TB.STW.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 165-15
Tyres rear 165-15
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 286 mm
Braked area 2323 cm2
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.74
Final drive ratio 4.43
general
Carfolio.com ID106194
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Porsche 912 added 2003-02-12.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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