Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

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christianSpaceman in reply to @badboybjorn

So what was the difference between the 912 and the 911s of this era, engine?

It's a four cylinder engine instead of six isn't it? Like a budget version.

There's one around the corner from me in beautiful condition which looks spectacular. I've seen it drive fairly regularly, it does sound a little disappointing.

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Dammit in reply to @christianSpaceman

Correct. Smaller four cylinder engine very heavily related to the familiar VW flat four, cheaper than the contemporary 911. The engine is lighter and closer to the centre of the car, being slightly shorter, not that I expect I’d be able to tell the difference.

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Psy in reply to @Dammit

Don't change the engine! From memory, the beetle engine is the main thing that stops it being a 911. I think also the bumpers and exterior trim are less flashy, and subjectively nicer. But I think if you want to change the engine, you probably don't deserve a 912. Killin' puppies.

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