Porsche 912 - Revision history

146.145.10.5 at 16:26, 12 June 2009

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	In 1975, the world had been pitched into an energy crisis, with oil moguls [[OPEC]] having raised the price of crude oil by almost 400%. This made a huge impact upon the automotive industry, chiefly due to the rise in fuel prices warding off buyers from thirsty, uneconomical sports cars. This created a situation for Porsche - its model range was soley sports cars, and its biggest market was the USA, where the ripples from the oil price had the largest effect. To overcome the economy barrier, a new model was unveiled - the 912E.		In 1975, the world had been pitched into an energy crisis, with oil moguls [[OPEC]] having raised the price of crude oil by almost 400%. This made a huge impact upon the automotive industry, chiefly due to the rise in fuel prices warding off buyers from thirsty, uneconomical sports cars. This created a situation for Porsche - its model range was soley sports cars, and its biggest market was the USA, where the ripples from the oil price had the largest effect. To overcome the economy barrier, a new model was unveiled - the 912E.

	The 912E was based upon ~~old~~ engineering. The car was essentially a Porsche 911 bodyshell, complete with the impact-absorbing bumpers, with the four-cylinder engine previously used in late-model versions of the Porsche 914/4 (based on the Volkswagen type IV engine). The car was only offered to the USA, where it proved a spectacular sales success. It wasn't fast, especially compared with the contemporary 911, but it was economical and looked identical to the 911. A year into production, the oil price had settled down enough to encourage Porsche to discontinue the model, and change its focus back to high performance cars. It responded by creating the 930 Turbo.		The 912E was based upon existing engineering. The car was essentially a Porsche 911 bodyshell, complete with the impact-absorbing bumpers, with the four-cylinder engine previously used in late-model versions of the Porsche 914/4 (based on the Volkswagen type IV engine). The car was only offered to the USA, where it proved a spectacular sales success. It wasn't fast, especially compared with the contemporary 911, but it was economical and looked identical to the 911. A year into production, the oil price had settled down enough to encourage Porsche to discontinue the model, and change its focus back to high performance cars. It responded by creating the 930 Turbo.

	==Summary==		==Summary==

90.231.118.129: Carrera OHC engine was not used in 912, 914/4 engine was used in 912E

2008-08-03T07:19:29Z

Carrera OHC engine was not used in 912, 914/4 engine was used in 912E

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	But with its new model, which featured a new flat-six engine, it moved up a price bracket over its previous model, the 356. This alienated some of the previous customers - although many could pay the extra and join the swelling ranks of 911 owners, there was an equal number that could not - and Porsche faced losing these customers if it did not come up with a more like-for-like 356 replacement.		But with its new model, which featured a new flat-six engine, it moved up a price bracket over its previous model, the 356. This alienated some of the previous customers - although many could pay the extra and join the swelling ranks of 911 owners, there was an equal number that could not - and Porsche faced losing these customers if it did not come up with a more like-for-like 356 replacement.

	Thus, in 1965, the '''912''' was released, combining the eye-catching looks of the 911 and the improved economy and lower price of the now-departed 356. Essentially, this car was a 911 bodyshell with the 356's 4-cylinder ~~Boxer 'Carrera'~~ engine, tuned to ~~90BHP~~. The interior design was identical to the larger sibling, with the exception of a few specification points, such as leather-trimmed seats and wooden steering wheel. The vehicle could be specified to the levels of a 911, and this was the route some would-be 911 owners went - the 912 was more exploitable and less volatile on the limits, due to a more agreeable weight distribution. As horror stories circulated about the new 911 throwing drivers rearwards through hedgerows, the 912 eclipsed it in the markets - selling considerably more during its first year than the 911.		Thus, in 1965, the '''912''' was released, combining the eye-catching looks of the 911 and the improved economy and lower price of the now-departed 356. Essentially, this car was a 911 bodyshell with the 356's 4-cylinder boxer engine, tuned to 90 BHP SAE. The interior design was identical to the larger sibling, with the exception of a few specification points, such as leather-trimmed seats and wooden steering wheel. The vehicle could be specified to the levels of a 911, and this was the route some would-be 911 owners went - the 912 was more exploitable and less volatile on the limits, due to a more agreeable weight distribution. As horror stories circulated about the new 911 throwing drivers rearwards through hedgerows, the 912 eclipsed it in the markets - selling considerably more during its first year than the 911.

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	In 1975, the world had been pitched into an energy crisis, with oil moguls [[OPEC]] having raised the price of crude oil by almost 400%. This made a huge impact upon the automotive industry, chiefly due to the rise in fuel prices warding off buyers from thirsty, uneconomical sports cars. This created a situation for Porsche - its model range was soley sports cars, and its biggest market was the USA, where the ripples from the oil price had the largest effect. To overcome the economy barrier, a new model was unveiled - the 912E.		In 1975, the world had been pitched into an energy crisis, with oil moguls [[OPEC]] having raised the price of crude oil by almost 400%. This made a huge impact upon the automotive industry, chiefly due to the rise in fuel prices warding off buyers from thirsty, uneconomical sports cars. This created a situation for Porsche - its model range was soley sports cars, and its biggest market was the USA, where the ripples from the oil price had the largest effect. To overcome the economy barrier, a new model was unveiled - the 912E.

	The 912E was based upon old engineering. The car was essentially a Porsche 911 bodyshell, complete with the impact-absorbing bumpers, ~~but~~ with the four-cylinder engine ~~last~~ used in the ~~original 912 back in~~ the ~~late-Sixties~~. The car was only offered to the USA, where it proved a spectacular sales success. It wasn't fast, especially compared with the contemporary 911, but it was economical and looked identical to the 911. A year into production, the oil price had settled down enough to encourage Porsche to discontinue the model, and change its focus back to high performance cars. It responded by creating the 930 Turbo.		The 912E was based upon old engineering. The car was essentially a Porsche 911 bodyshell, complete with the impact-absorbing bumpers, with the four-cylinder engine previously used in late-model versions of the Porsche 914/4 (based on the Volkswagen type IV engine). The car was only offered to the USA, where it proved a spectacular sales success. It wasn't fast, especially compared with the contemporary 911, but it was economical and looked identical to the 911. A year into production, the oil price had settled down enough to encourage Porsche to discontinue the model, and change its focus back to high performance cars. It responded by creating the 930 Turbo.

	==Summary==		==Summary==

Delays: Adding 912E section.

2007-03-28T14:49:29Z

Adding 912E section.

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	\| aka		\| aka
	\| Porsche 912 Coupe <br> Porsche 912 Targa		\| Porsche 912 Coupe <br> Porsche 912 Targa <br> Porsche 912E
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	1969 unveiled the long wheelbase 912, as well as a revision of colour charts and options lists - with equipment boosted to include electric windows and larger brakes. Alloy wheels were offered as an option for the first time on the 912 - the standard pressed steel wheels had carried the model through since its inception. However, even though popularity was at its peak, Porsche decided to axe the model at the end of 1969, deciding that the expanded 911 range had rendered the 912 irrelevant.		1969 unveiled the long wheelbase 912, as well as a revision of colour charts and options lists - with equipment boosted to include electric windows and larger brakes. Alloy wheels were offered as an option for the first time on the 912 - the standard pressed steel wheels had carried the model through since its inception. However, even though popularity was at its peak, Porsche decided to axe the model at the end of 1969, deciding that the expanded 911 range had rendered the 912 irrelevant.

			==The 912E==

			In 1975, the world had been pitched into an energy crisis, with oil moguls [[OPEC]] having raised the price of crude oil by almost 400%. This made a huge impact upon the automotive industry, chiefly due to the rise in fuel prices warding off buyers from thirsty, uneconomical sports cars. This created a situation for Porsche - its model range was soley sports cars, and its biggest market was the USA, where the ripples from the oil price had the largest effect. To overcome the economy barrier, a new model was unveiled - the 912E.

			The 912E was based upon old engineering. The car was essentially a Porsche 911 bodyshell, complete with the impact-absorbing bumpers, but with the four-cylinder engine last used in the original 912 back in the late-Sixties. The car was only offered to the USA, where it proved a spectacular sales success. It wasn't fast, especially compared with the contemporary 911, but it was economical and looked identical to the 911. A year into production, the oil price had settled down enough to encourage Porsche to discontinue the model, and change its focus back to high performance cars. It responded by creating the 930 Turbo.

	==Summary==		==Summary==
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	*1968-1969 - Porsche 912 Coupe LWB		*1968-1969 - Porsche 912 Coupe LWB
	*1968-1969 - Porsche 912 Targa LWB		*1968-1969 - Porsche 912 Targa LWB
			*1975-1976 - Porsche 912E

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2007-03-02T04:49:04Z

A New Porsche Age

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	~~==A New Porsche Age==~~		In 1964, '''Porsche''' released its most successful model ever - the '''Porsche 911'''. Little did it know, it had created a car that would be synonomous with the sports car world forever.

	In 1964, Porsche released its most successful model ever - the Porsche 911. Little did it know, it had created a car that would be synonomous with the sports car world forever.

	But with its new model, which featured a new flat-six engine, it moved up a price bracket over its previous model, the 356. This alienated some of the previous customers - although many could pay the extra and join the swelling ranks of 911 owners, there was an equal number that could not - and Porsche faced losing these customers if it did not come up with a more like-for-like 356 replacement.		But with its new model, which featured a new flat-six engine, it moved up a price bracket over its previous model, the 356. This alienated some of the previous customers - although many could pay the extra and join the swelling ranks of 911 owners, there was an equal number that could not - and Porsche faced losing these customers if it did not come up with a more like-for-like 356 replacement.

	Thus, in 1965, the 912 was released, combining the eye-catching looks of the 911 and the improved economy and lower price of the now-departed 356. Essentially, this car was a 911 bodyshell with the 356's 4-cylinder Boxer 'Carrera' engine, tuned to 90BHP. The interior design was identical to the larger sibling, with the exception of a few specification points, such as leather-trimmed seats and wooden steering wheel. The vehicle could be specified to the levels of a 911, and this was the route some would-be 911 owners went - the 912 was more exploitable and less volatile on the limits, due to a more agreeable weight distribution. As horror stories circulated about the new 911 throwing drivers rearwards through hedgerows, the 912 eclipsed it in the markets - selling considerably more during its first year than the 911.		Thus, in 1965, the '''912''' was released, combining the eye-catching looks of the 911 and the improved economy and lower price of the now-departed 356. Essentially, this car was a 911 bodyshell with the 356's 4-cylinder Boxer 'Carrera' engine, tuned to 90BHP. The interior design was identical to the larger sibling, with the exception of a few specification points, such as leather-trimmed seats and wooden steering wheel. The vehicle could be specified to the levels of a 911, and this was the route some would-be 911 owners went - the 912 was more exploitable and less volatile on the limits, due to a more agreeable weight distribution. As horror stories circulated about the new 911 throwing drivers rearwards through hedgerows, the 912 eclipsed it in the markets - selling considerably more during its first year than the 911.

	===Maturing===		===Maturing===

Red marquis at 06:04, 12 February 2007

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	\| Production		\| Production
	\| 1965-1969		\| 1965 - 1969
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	\| Weight		\| Weight
	\| 970 KG		\| 970 kg
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	\| Transmission		\| Transmission
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	\| Power		\| Power
	\| 90 ~~BHP~~		\| 90 Bhp
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	\| Similar		\| Similar
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	\| Designer		\| Designer
	\| Butzi Porsche		\| [[Butzi Porsche]]
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	==A New Porsche Age==		==A New Porsche Age==

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	! colspan=2 \| '''Porsche 912'''		! colspan=2 \| '''Porsche 912'''

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			! colspan=2 \| '''Porsche 912'''
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			\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
			\| aka
			\| Porsche 912 Coupe <br> Porsche 912 Targa
			\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\| Production
			\| 1965-1969
			\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
			\| Class
			\| Sports
			\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\| Body Style
			\| Coupe/Targa
			\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
			\| Length
			\| 4163 mm
			\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\| Width
			\| 1610 mm
			\|- style="vertical-align:top;
			\| Height
			\| 1320 mm
			\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\| Wheelbase
			\| 2211 mm
			\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
			\| Weight
			\| 970 KG
			\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\| Transmission
			\| 4-speed Manual
			\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
			\| Engine
			\| 4-cylinder Boxer, air cooled.
			\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\| Power
			\| 90 BHP
			\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
			\| Similar
			\| Porsche 356
			\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\| Designer
			\| Butzi Porsche
			\|}


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