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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Sima Siminski | Posted under Automotive
The Porsche 912E The Alternative To The Porsche 911
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This vehicle was produced for only one year because the 911 enthusiasts were looking for a car that was simpler and cheaper to buy. And the 912E was an instant hit with a huge 911 following. And I must say I'd have to agree! Of all the Porsche's built for day to day driving the 912E was the perfect combination of body styling, engine, and vintage characteristics. The 912E was a sophisticated car for the era. I mean think about it. We are talking 30 years ago and yet even today it can keep up with the most modern Porsche. A limited number of five hundred 912E's came from the factory with a sunroof, air conditioning, and tinted windows. A nice added bunch of added features. This is a car that's easy and fun to drive. It corners wonderfully and zips through the winding roads at a comfortable 85 mph for hours on end. It has plenty of zip in town too. There's no problem darting in and out of traffic and staying the leader of the pack. This is a car that's hard not to love once you've driven it. In fact don't be surprised if you decide you just don't want to get out from behind the wheel. And the reliability of the type 4 engine is truly remarkable. Consider this 60,000 miles will likely result in about one carburetor adjustment and a couple of valve adjustments. This is a car that rarely breaks down and that you can rely on! The gas mileage is pretty darn impressive too! 38 MPG isn't uncommon even at higher speeds around the 75 MPH range. New it sold for around $4800. The 912E came with a 2056cc Type 4 engine that has 123 HP @ 6000 rpm and 135 Tq @ 3850 rpm. The compression ratio was 9.1:1 and it had a RAT custom camshaft with a split duration and lift. Johnson lifters were stock and the heads were 2.0 914, 44x36 valves. It had a direct fire ignition system with a modified type 4 cooling system and a Bursch 912E replacement with Turbo muffler. It came standard with 185/60/14 tires and a 5 speed transmission. The 912E may not be a power house but it is certainly adequately equipped for day to day driving and long highway trips. In fact for the money you'll have a hard time finding a more affordable level entry sports car. What better way to get all the great features of the 911 with the 4 cylinder engine of the 356. After all the 911 was way out of the budget of many a buyer. But the 912E certainly isn't. It's too bad that the market saw only one year of this gem. For those of you in the market for a vintage Porsche remember the Porsche 912E is an affordable alternative to the 911 and you should certainly consider it. About The Author: Sima Siminski has been a sales manager for auto showroom for more than 8 years. He loves his job and enjoys helping customers select the best product for its price. At http://www.porschebox.com, he makes information about porsche to the public to facilitate the evaluation of the different models. |
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