Porsche 912/6 Lightweight Study

• Wet Weight of 966 kilograms
• Porsche 2.7ltr CIS Flat-Six (R7 Case) Enlarged to 2.8 with EFI
• Mahle Pistons
• EFI on PMO style Throttle Bodies with Electronic Ignition
• Wevo Short Shifter
• Tarmac Rally inspired Interior
• 200hp at the Wheels

The world has become very used to seeing modified Porsche 911s. In fact, it is dare we say rarer to see a Porsche in its stock form than a fettled version. With the world of restomods and modernisation taking a shine to everybody’s favourite sports car, the results truly can be spectacular, but long before the likes of Singer and Gunther Werks, cars such 912/6 were how the OGs made their Porsches unique.

The Porsche 912, a 1965-1969 model, was an entry-level variant of the Porsche 911, offering a similar driving experience at a lower price. It used the 1.6-liter, air-cooled flat-four engine from the 356, slightly detuned to 90-102 horsepower. The 912 was known for its nimble handling, fuel efficiency, and availability in coupe and Targa body styles.

For a long time, Porsche’s 912 was a little lost. Built to bridge the price gap between the 356, which was still being produced at this time and the 911. Despite looking identical to its relation, many felt the lack of oomph from the 4-cylinder engine rendered the car useless. Pretty, but nothing like a real 911.

For owners of the fresh-faced 912, many of whom were more than happy to be driving an affordable version of one of the best sports cars around during the 1960s, life with the 912 was good.

Over the years however, 912 owners in their quest to keep up with their 6-cylinder stablemates, felt they could better their cars with what was lacking – the fizz of the iconic flat-six that made the 911 so good.

With the sort after short wheel base (SWB) architecture being the same as the 911, the 912 became a near perfect basis for breathing life into an iconic design. Which brings us to this masterful creation – 1966 Porsche 912/6 Light Weight Study.

Factory ordered and built by in the Karmann facility February 1966, this SWB912 was originally finished in Polo Red with Brown Leatherette and delivered to Arrow Lake California.

Enjoying a cherished life in the sunny foothills of the San Bernardino Valley for almost 30 years, it made it way to South Australia in June 1994 to be transformed into the road-going restomod it is today – Penelope.

Under the careful hand of the Porsche Centre Adelaide, the left to right conversion from 912 to 912/6 took place over several years. Striping the car complete, the work began on the conversion to right hand drive using factory Porsche parts.

After the chassis and body were completed retaining the traditional narrow body long hood with chrome trim design, its was finished in Porsche Signal BlutOrange 018 ‘Blood Orange or Tangerine’ with the addition of Porsche Classic Steelies in Silver, shod in period Pirelli Centro CN36.

The heart of this subject matter is also a sight to behold and a drive to remember. Starting with a supplied Porsche 2.7ltr CIS flat-six, enlarged to 2.8 with electronic fuel injection, the alchemist’s at JAM Motorsport in South Australia meticulously created an engine to rival that of any performance 911 of the era.

A machined 2.7 flat 6 with a 7R case (last and strongest case) incorporating larger cylinders, EFI on PMO style throttle bodies with electronic ignition delivering reliable performance with the old school look and induction sound pushing out through a Dansk twin pea shooter exhaust and circa 200hp at the wheels.

The technical elements being 92mm Mahle pistons and larger nikasil barrels 9.5:1 compression, ACL bearings, upgraded rods, polished crank, hydraulic chain tensioners with new chains & sliders, S derivative custom cam, Autronic SM4 ACU and custom harness, M&W electronic ignition and replated and cerekoted fan and tinware.

Attention then turned to the interior. Retaining its unique green 5 dial configuration, the 912/6 has been configured in the theme of a lightweight 911 R – with the focus on removing what is not necessary to deliver an astounding wet weight of 966 kilograms.

The interior was designed by Boys Own Garage (Adelaide) to be both a functional and comfortable position to steer this amazing beast. GTS Classic Nuremburg ring seats trimmed in orange tartan, Momo black Porsche crested steering wheel, Wevo short shifter, bolt in roll cage, fire extinguisher and dual stop watches complete this period, tarmac rally inspired interior.

The stance has been carefully crafted by Autohaus Hamilton with new Koni shocks and bushes all round to make this a very road focused Sunday driver.
With little use over the past year since the build its time to release this beast into the wild for a new custodian to enjoy,

As 912 SWB prices have trebled in the past 3 years, and the rising costs of restorations, to assemble all of the element of this build would be significantly more than its asking value today.

Don’t miss this rocket.

Porsche 912/6 Lightweight Study

• Wet Weight of 966 kilograms
• Porsche 2.7ltr CIS Flat-Six (R7 Case) Enlarged to 2.8 with EFI
• Mahle Pistons
• EFI on PMO style Throttle Bodies with Electronic Ignition
• Wevo Short Shifter
• Tarmac Rally inspired Interior
• 200hp at the Wheels

The world has become very used to seeing modified Porsche 911s. In fact, it is dare we say rarer to see a Porsche in its stock form than a fettled version. With the world of restomods and modernisation taking a shine to everybody’s favourite sports car, the results truly can be spectacular, but long before the likes of Singer and Gunther Werks, cars such 912/6 were how the OGs made their Porsches unique.

The Porsche 912, a 1965-1969 model, was an entry-level variant of the Porsche 911, offering a similar driving experience at a lower price. It used the 1.6-liter, air-cooled flat-four engine from the 356, slightly detuned to 90-102 horsepower. The 912 was known for its nimble handling, fuel efficiency, and availability in coupe and Targa body styles.

For a long time, Porsche’s 912 was a little lost. Built to bridge the price gap between the 356, which was still being produced at this time and the 911. Despite looking identical to its relation, many felt the lack of oomph from the 4-cylinder engine rendered the car useless. Pretty, but nothing like a real 911.

For owners of the fresh-faced 912, many of whom were more than happy to be driving an affordable version of one of the best sports cars around during the 1960s, life with the 912 was good.

Over the years however, 912 owners in their quest to keep up with their 6-cylinder stablemates, felt they could better their cars with what was lacking – the fizz of the iconic flat-six that made the 911 so good.

With the sort after short wheel base (SWB) architecture being the same as the 911, the 912 became a near perfect basis for breathing life into an iconic design. Which brings us to this masterful creation – 1966 Porsche 912/6 Light Weight Study.

Factory ordered and built by in the Karmann facility February 1966, this SWB912 was originally finished in Polo Red with Brown Leatherette and delivered to Arrow Lake California.

Enjoying a cherished life in the sunny foothills of the San Bernardino Valley for almost 30 years, it made it way to South Australia in June 1994 to be transformed into the road-going restomod it is today – Penelope.

Under the careful hand of the Porsche Centre Adelaide, the left to right conversion from 912 to 912/6 took place over several years. Striping the car complete, the work began on the conversion to right hand drive using factory Porsche parts.

After the chassis and body were completed retaining the traditional narrow body long hood with chrome trim design, its was finished in Porsche Signal BlutOrange 018 ‘Blood Orange or Tangerine’ with the addition of Porsche Classic Steelies in Silver, shod in period Pirelli Centro CN36.

The heart of this subject matter is also a sight to behold and a drive to remember. Starting with a supplied Porsche 2.7ltr CIS flat-six, enlarged to 2.8 with electronic fuel injection, the alchemist’s at JAM Motorsport in South Australia meticulously created an engine to rival that of any performance 911 of the era.

A machined 2.7 flat 6 with a 7R case (last and strongest case) incorporating larger cylinders, EFI on PMO style throttle bodies with electronic ignition delivering reliable performance with the old school look and induction sound pushing out through a Dansk twin pea shooter exhaust and circa 200hp at the wheels.

The technical elements being 92mm Mahle pistons and larger nikasil barrels 9.5:1 compression, ACL bearings, upgraded rods, polished crank, hydraulic chain tensioners with new chains & sliders, S derivative custom cam, Autronic SM4 ACU and custom harness, M&W electronic ignition and replated and cerekoted fan and tinware.

Attention then turned to the interior. Retaining its unique green 5 dial configuration, the 912/6 has been configured in the theme of a lightweight 911 R – with the focus on removing what is not necessary to deliver an astounding wet weight of 966 kilograms.

The interior was designed by Boys Own Garage (Adelaide) to be both a functional and comfortable position to steer this amazing beast. GTS Classic Nuremburg ring seats trimmed in orange tartan, Momo black Porsche crested steering wheel, Wevo short shifter, bolt in roll cage, fire extinguisher and dual stop watches complete this period, tarmac rally inspired interior.

The stance has been carefully crafted by Autohaus Hamilton with new Koni shocks and bushes all round to make this a very road focused Sunday driver.
With little use over the past year since the build its time to release this beast into the wild for a new custodian to enjoy,

As 912 SWB prices have trebled in the past 3 years, and the rising costs of restorations, to assemble all of the element of this build would be significantly more than its asking value today.

Don’t miss this rocket.