Porsche 912 0–60 Times
The Porsche 912 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested Porsche 912 is the 1976 Porsche 912 E Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.40 seconds at 76.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Porsche 912 is the 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe, which took 11.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.10 seconds at 78.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
Out of all the Porsche 912 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 10.65 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.75 seconds at 77.00 mph.
Fastest 0–60
9.70sec
1976 E Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
10.65sec
Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
17.75sec
@ 77.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
11.60sec
1966 Coupe
Across 2 verified runs, the Porsche 912 ranges from 9.70 to 11.60 seconds 0–60, with a 10.65-second average.
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Porsche 912 0–60 Times by Generation: 912 to 912E
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 912E | 1976–1976 | 9.70s | 9.70s — 1976 E Coupe | 1 | The 912E generation (1976–1976) averaged 9.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1976 E Coupe at 9.70 seconds. Configurations include 2.0L F-4. |
| 912 | 1965–1969 | 11.60s | 11.60s — 1966 Coupe | 1 | The 912 generation (1965–1969) averaged 11.60 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1966 Coupe at 11.60 seconds. Output was 90 hp across 1.6L F-4 configurations. |
912E
1976–1976
Avg 0–60
9.70s
Fastest
9.70s
Tests
1
1976 E Coupe
The 912E generation (1976–1976) averaged 9.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1976 E Coupe at 9.70 seconds. Configurations include 2.0L F-4.
912
1965–1969
Avg 0–60
11.60s
Fastest
11.60s
Tests
1
1966 Coupe
The 912 generation (1965–1969) averaged 11.60 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1966 Coupe at 11.60 seconds. Output was 90 hp across 1.6L F-4 configurations.
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Porsche 912 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 tests · 2 years
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1976 Porsche 912
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.40
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#01
1976 Porsche 912 E Coupe
9.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 76.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 9.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 76.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L F-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 2
How we verify Porsche 912 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Porsche 912 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Porsche 912 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Porsche 912 performance FAQs
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The quickest Porsche 912 on record is the 1976 Porsche 912 E Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.70 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.40 seconds at 76.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Porsche 912 is the 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe, which takes 11.60 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Porsche 912 reaches 60 mph in 10.65 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.75 seconds at roughly 77.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Porsche 912 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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