No. 101563201

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Car part - Porsche, 912 - 912 engine
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Car part - Porsche, 912 - 912 engine

Key Specifications • Engine Type: 616/36 (air-cooled, rear-mounted flat-four boxer) • Displacement: 1,582 cc (96.5 cu in) • Bore x Stroke: 82.5 mm × 74 mm • Compression Ratio: 9.3:1 • Power Output: • 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) DIN at 5,800 rpm (official European rating) • Approximately 102 hp SAE gross (common U.S. period rating) • Torque: 122 N⋅m (90 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm • Valvetrain: Pushrod-operated overhead valves (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder • Induction: Twin Solex 40 PII-4 downdraft carburetors (split-shaft design original to the 912) • Ignition: Coil and distributor (typically Bosch) • Cooling: Air-cooled with top-mounted fan • Dry Weight: Approximately 130 kg (287 lbs) The twin Solex 40 PII-4 carbs are period-correct and highly regarded for their drivability when properly tuned. They feature: • 40 mm venturi throats • Split-shaft throttle linkage (common on 912s; some were later converted to single-shaft) • Downdraft design for balanced fuel delivery This engine represents an early, desirable 912 powerplant—highly sought after for restorations due to its matching-numbers potential and simplicity. —- Early Porsche 912 Engine (Type 616/36, Serial 830903, Original Dated Solex 40 PII-4 Carbs For restart. Not complete but mostly all included. EU Shipping possible by request. Price upon shipping address.

No. 101563201

No longer available
Car part - Porsche, 912 - 912 engine

Car part - Porsche, 912 - 912 engine



Key Specifications

• Engine Type: 616/36 (air-cooled, rear-mounted flat-four boxer)
• Displacement: 1,582 cc (96.5 cu in)
• Bore x Stroke: 82.5 mm × 74 mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
• Power Output:
• 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) DIN at 5,800 rpm (official European rating)
• Approximately 102 hp SAE gross (common U.S. period rating)
• Torque: 122 N⋅m (90 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm
• Valvetrain: Pushrod-operated overhead valves (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder
• Induction: Twin Solex 40 PII-4 downdraft carburetors (split-shaft design original to the 912)
• Ignition: Coil and distributor (typically Bosch)
• Cooling: Air-cooled with top-mounted fan
• Dry Weight: Approximately 130 kg (287 lbs)

The twin Solex 40 PII-4 carbs are period-correct and highly regarded for their drivability when properly tuned. They feature:
• 40 mm venturi throats
• Split-shaft throttle linkage (common on 912s; some were later converted to single-shaft)
• Downdraft design for balanced fuel delivery

This engine represents an early, desirable 912 powerplant—highly sought after for restorations due to its matching-numbers potential and simplicity.

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Early Porsche 912 Engine (Type 616/36, Serial 830903, Original Dated Solex 40 PII-4 Carbs

For restart. Not complete but mostly all included.

EU Shipping possible by request. Price upon shipping address.

Bidding closed
Nicolas Charara
Expert
Estimate  € 7,200 - € 8,800

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