| Designation |
912 |
912E |
| Price, base list
in U.S. $ |
4,700(1966) |
10,800 (1976) |
| Chassis/Suspension |
| Track, front/rear
(in.) |
53.7/52.5 |
53.1/52.4 |
| Frontal area (sq.
ft.) |
18.4 |
N/A |
| Steering |
ZF rack &
pinion |
rack & pinion |
| Steering
ratio |
1:17.78 |
N/A |
| Disc brakes,
diameter fr/r (in.) |
9.26/9.6 |
11.1/11.4 |
| Stopping from
60mph, (ft.) |
160 |
155
(0.81 g) |
| Stopping from
80mph, (ft.) |
235
(0.91 g) |
279 |
| Wheel size |
15x4.5, later
15x5.5J |
15x5.5 steel,
14x5.5J alloy |
| Fuel tank (U.S.
gallons) |
16.4 |
21.1 |
Range
on tank
(highway miles) |
450 |
600+ |
| Engine |
| Type |
flat-4 pushrod |
flat-4 pushrod |
| Displacement (cc) |
1582 |
1971 |
| Stroke/Bore (mm) |
74.0 x 82.5 |
71.0 x 94.0 |
| Fuel intake system |
2 Solex
dual-throat carbs |
Bosch
L-Jetronic (Air-Flow Controlled) |
| Crankshaft |
Forged |
N/A |
| Compression |
9.3:1 |
7.6:1 |
| Oil Capacity |
4.25 quarts |
N/A |
| Horsepower |
102SAE /
90DIN@5800 |
86@4900 |
| Torque, ft-lb |
120SAE /
90DIN@3500 |
98@4000 |
| Redline (rpm) |
6100 |
5500 |
| Horsepower/liter |
64SAE / 57DIN |
44 |
| Transmission &
Differential |
| 5-speed |
902/1,
#163001-165214 |
923/02 |
| 902/02 |
| 902/50
(close-ratio 5 speed) |
| Gear
ratios, 902/1 and 902/02 5-speeds |
11:34,
18:34, 22:29,
25:26, 28:24 |
N/A |
| Grade
climbing, standard 5-speed,2490 lb. load |
46,
25, 16, 11, 8% |
N/A |
| 4-speed |
902/1(USA),
#234001-238942 |
--- |
| 902/01 |
| Gear
ratios, 902/01 4-speed |
11:34,
19:32, 24:27, 28:24 |
N/A |
| Grade
climbing, standard 4-speed,2490 lb. load |
46,
21, 12, 8% |
N/A |
| Axle ratio |
7:31:1 |
7.31:1 |
| Final drive ratio |
4.428:1 |
4.43:1 |
| Oil Capacity |
2.65 quarts |
N/A |
| Dimensions/Weights |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
87 (65-68), 89.3
(1969) |
89.45 |
| Turning circle
(ft.) |
36.2 |
34.0 |
| Overall length
(in.) |
163.9 |
169.0 |
| overall width
(in.) |
63.4 |
63.4 |
| overall height
(in.) |
51.97 |
52.8 |
| ground clearance
(in.) |
5.91 |
5.6 |
| dry weight (lb.) |
2095 |
2395 |
| Max.
permissible weight (lb.) |
2870 |
N/A |
| Max.
axle load, front (lb.) |
1256 |
N/A |
| Max.
axle load, rear (lb.) |
1700 |
N/A |
| Weight
distribution F/R |
45% / 55% |
43% / 57% |
| Performance |
| Power/weight(w/ 1
person) |
22.2
lbs/HP/SAE |
27.8 lbs/HP |
| Speed 0-60 (sec.) |
11.6 |
13.0
|
| Speed
0-80 (sec.) |
19.9 |
N/A |
| Speed 0-90 (sec.) |
24.7 |
29.5 |
| Speed 1/4 Mile
(sec.) |
18.1 |
18.2 |
| Top speed |
119 |
110 |
| lateral
acceleration, g |
N/A |
0.78 |
| MPG |
27.6
average |
23.0
- 28.5
[U.S. EPA:
19 City,
32 Highway] |
|
The table below lists
technical information sampling (Note: specs for the cars when new - your equipment /
performance / mileage may differ...)