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1970 Porsche 912 Coupe (Karmann)

Final production year for the original 912. Discontinued after 1970 to make way for the 914. Would not return until 1976 as the 912E.
9120821736
Entry-level 4-cylinder variant
Engine
Coupe (Karmann)
Body
Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, West Germany
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Porsche 912

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Model Identifier 912 912
Year Code 0 1970
Variant Code 8 8
Submodel Code 2 Coupe (Karmann)
Serial Number 1736 1736

Basic Information

MakePorsche
Model912
Year1970
Body StyleCoupe (Karmann)
ManufacturerPorsche
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

EngineEntry-level 4-cylinder variant
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6L
Horsepower90 HP
ConfigurationFlat-4
Fuel SystemCarbureted
Transmission5-speed manual
Assembly PlantStuttgart-Zuffenhausen, West Germany
Pattern SourcePorsche
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1965 through 1970
Height52.0
Length163.9
Nameplate origin1965
Wheelbase89.4
Width63.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)