1976 Porsche 912E Base
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- Photo: 1976 Porsche 912E front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nationale oldtimerdag Zandvoort 2010, 1976 PORSCHE 912E, FL-GT-29 by Alf van Beem, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Porsche 912E by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 912E US Gen1 1976 backleft 2010-03-13 U by Detectandpreserve, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Porsche 912E rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1976 Porsche 912E Base is an 86-hp 2.0-liter flat-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $10,845 MSRP.
It makes 86 horsepower and 98 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm.
The 912E measures 169.0 inches long on a 89.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,394 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,845 ($61,944 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L air-cooled OHV flat-4 (VW Type 4) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 86 hp |
| Torque | 98 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder, cam-in-block |
| Bore and Stroke | 94 x 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 21.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, torsion bars |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, torsion bars |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Internally vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Internally vented disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 5.5 x 15 steel |
| Wheels Rear | 5.5 x 15 steel |
| Tires Front | 165 HR 15 |
| Tires Rear | 165 HR 15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 169 in |
| Width | 63.4 in |
| Height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 89.4 in |
| Front Track | 53.1 in |
| Rear Track | 52.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,394 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1976 Porsche 912E Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1976 Porsche 912E. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 21, 1975 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
NHTSA campaign 75V161000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1976 PORSCHE 912E. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.