912 RESTOMOD! The lightest Porsche I've ever driven… is it better than a 911?

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  • Опубліковано 24 жов 2022
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    Kamm Manufaktur has joined the restomod scene with this outrageous reimagining of the humble Porsche 912. Boasting up to 200hp from its flat four engine, this carbon-clad classic weighs only 750kg. It's the lightest Porsche I've ever driven, so can it take on a 911 as the ultimate classic?
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  • @attilazsigmond9965
    @attilazsigmond9965 Рік тому +19

    Being part Hungarian, it's awesome to see a Hungarian co doing this! Awesome job!!

  • @713vinh
    @713vinh Рік тому +26

    Wow I've never heard a 4 cylinder that sounds this good. What an awesome car!

  • @stevemilne9306
    @stevemilne9306 Рік тому +15

    What a fabulous 912. Love what they’ve done with this. Keeping the old looks with modern updates.

    • @9WERKSTV
      @9WERKSTV  Рік тому +2

      Yes it's a great blend!

  • @911aircooled5
    @911aircooled5 Рік тому +11

    Thanks for sharing Lee. The best 912 Resto that I have ever seen in my 34years of Porsche ownership. Well done and only at 750kgs. Great analog driving, such an experience.

  • @blkcoupequattro
    @blkcoupequattro Рік тому +4

    Not many people can say they have driven or worked on 1965 912, I have. I recall having a friends 912 for repairs, the carbs were in desperate need of a throttle shaft re-bush, rather than replace with Webers we had the original Solex's re-bush'ed, with new butterflys. The difference was night, and day one all synced up the sound is all to familiar. In stock configuration that little 912 was pretty poppy...

  • @koolkat969
    @koolkat969 Рік тому +3

    Had the pleasure of seeing this at Goodwood. My Blue Clio 182 can be seen in the background during the in-car discussions. Wondered what it was but managed to zoom in to take some nice pictures from inside the car. I love it more now.

  • @steveflor9942
    @steveflor9942 Рік тому +4

    What a blast. Everything a sportscar should be. Well Done!!!

  • @shughes911
    @shughes911 Рік тому +8

    Man as soon as you think you have seen it all this beauty comes along!! Just amazing work!!! Great job!!

  • @mathewhudson7649
    @mathewhudson7649 Рік тому +5

    It's an excellent restomod and sleek concept.

  • @ChrisSaddlerSam
    @ChrisSaddlerSam 5 місяців тому +2

    I am fully pro of the 912/912E and the 4cyl Porsches in general! Better handling and far cheaper to maintain!!! ;)

  • @scottshand8559
    @scottshand8559 Рік тому +4

    What a hoot of a car to drive I bet! I was absolutely captivated until the very end of the drive where you mentioned the price...unless I win a very, very nice lottery there won't be one of these in my garage! The best measure of the car and how it likely feels was the unfettered laughter and the look on your face Lee!

  • @Mark-mm1ke
    @Mark-mm1ke Рік тому +3

    LOL. While I believe it’s worth the $325k, I think I’ll keep my 1997 Targa ❤ and call it a day. Fantastic car and video. Thanks.

  • @michaelschnittker7388
    @michaelschnittker7388 Рік тому +3

    I've owned several 912's and many pre-74 911's, the 912's were indeed much lighter, when the gas tank was low the front end was light, I'd get a lot of understeer and the steering effort went to near zero. They could absorb bumps like nothing as well. Great cars.

  • @nateisright
    @nateisright Рік тому +2

    Fantastic car!
    Those doors get me every time. That sound 🎵🎶🎵

  • @zabtej1645
    @zabtej1645 28 днів тому

    Gotta love the UEL header sound! :DDD

  • @jockellis
    @jockellis Рік тому +1

    Nine point 42 pounds per HP. AWESOME! Of the six running (and two non running) Porsches I’ve owned, the 912 was my favorite.

  • @tomwagemans1872
    @tomwagemans1872 Рік тому +2

    Such a nice car. Well done! The only thing I would change is the front seat to a seat with a headrest. Just for safety.

  • @danknox9986
    @danknox9986 Рік тому +2

    Wow. Excellent. Sounds like so much fun.

  • @motorclaimguru
    @motorclaimguru Рік тому +1

    Great vid, sounds fantastic!

  • @Andrew-vx2ls
    @Andrew-vx2ls Рік тому +2

    This car is going in the right direction. Saving weight is the priority over fancy power figures.
    However, the same can probably be achieved by dipping the body without the need for CF but I suppose some people have to have CF which is probably why the car is expensive.

  • @YunusEmreKymaz
    @YunusEmreKymaz Рік тому +3

    Engine sound brilliant 👍

  • @rotarybreather
    @rotarybreather Рік тому

    I ***LOVE*** the sound of the driver door closing at 2:47 and 7:37!!! So many things to love about this car, especially the engine! I think I also saw some new JPS valve covers! Gosh, this car is a jewel.

  • @vegarnilsen9283
    @vegarnilsen9283 Рік тому +1

    This is GOLD!

  • @alexandermathar7780
    @alexandermathar7780 5 місяців тому

    Credible! Kamm let out the essence of the 912 !

  • @QFXmusic
    @QFXmusic Рік тому

    Great Video lee

  • @INTERNA9
    @INTERNA9 Рік тому

    LOVE it !

  • @flat6fever680
    @flat6fever680 Рік тому

    Fabulous!

  • @christopherward5065
    @christopherward5065 Рік тому

    I want one! That looks like a great treatment in restomod mode. Brilliant!😊

  • @therainforest4314
    @therainforest4314 Рік тому +1

    Now, this is my idea of intelligence in hot-rodding. Remove unnecessary weight, including using a lighter 4 cylinder Porsche boxer engine rather than the typical 6 cylinder, and retaining a much higher level of reliability as well as handling. This car is beautifully detailed and so thoughtfully done. Intelligence, folks, not just horsepower. :)

  • @niklasnotgreta
    @niklasnotgreta Рік тому +1

    A type 4 engine (411, 914/4 etc) fits in this car. A type 4 could be heavily tuned, up to 2.8 l or more.

  • @npxmnpxm
    @npxmnpxm Рік тому

    That sound!

  • @citizenfour9622
    @citizenfour9622 Рік тому

    I appreciate that pricing was discussed at the end of the video. While they don’t work on these models, it’s on-par with Singer and Gunther Werks.

  • @Zzus321
    @Zzus321 Рік тому

    Beautiful 🏆👍👍

  • @yogiguitar1
    @yogiguitar1 Рік тому

    thats a beauty

  • @SuperBullyone
    @SuperBullyone Рік тому +1

    I had a 1968 912. It was really fun to drive, a great car. it rusted badly.

  • @magna750
    @magna750 Рік тому

    I want one now. Thanks a lot.

  • @MindDezign
    @MindDezign Рік тому +2

    Forget that, the six is worth it.

  • @peterandkodiak9762
    @peterandkodiak9762 Рік тому

    A Magyarok majdnem mindenben elore iparkodnak, itten is! Gratulalok ennek a ragyogo epitmenyhez!!!

  • @outrunninginflation4081
    @outrunninginflation4081 11 місяців тому

    Saw her in the flesh yesterday on the Isle Of Wight - beautiful 😍

  • @jasonmateus924
    @jasonmateus924 Рік тому

    Im in love

  • @d23bw
    @d23bw Рік тому

    Of all the many gazillion quid Porsche restomods, this must be the best interpretation. Thanks for the informed review.

  • @lordemed1
    @lordemed1 Рік тому +1

    would luv to drive this! 😂

  • @zonzillamagnus5902
    @zonzillamagnus5902 Рік тому

    I love it.

  • @Nord_Mann
    @Nord_Mann Рік тому

    Looks awesome and makes me want to send in my 964 for a revamp😊

  • @chadbarbaro
    @chadbarbaro Рік тому

    interesting shifter set up, seems like a great solution to the only thing I never loved about early porsches. 964 solved it finally.

  • @shorehambeach
    @shorehambeach Рік тому +1

    First Resto Mod that I’ve liked. Great car and great video Lee

  • @peteyoung9850
    @peteyoung9850 5 місяців тому

    I used to own a 66' 912

  • @BrettsGarage
    @BrettsGarage Рік тому

    Do you have any additional info on the engine? I have a 69' 912 with a 68' engine and have been looking for a nice rebuild. I love the Polo engines but they are very pricey and I don't have a 964 engine sourced. Also, I'm curious how the JPS cooling works with the 911 style fan. From what I've seen in the from other builds, that style doesn't translate well to 4 cylinders. Last, which model 901 are they running? I currently have a 911/01 which is supposedly stronger but was rough to get the push/pull clutch to work with the 912 engine. Thanks.

  • @david05111
    @david05111 6 місяців тому +1

    Can you really call it a 912 when most of the original panels have been replaced? The engine, fair enough. But the rest of it *looks* like a 912/911, but has basically all been replaced. The price is mind-boggling

  • @Phaye-co4zj
    @Phaye-co4zj 6 місяців тому

    Half a million. Maybe when I hit the lottery

  • @xavierortiz2690
    @xavierortiz2690 Місяць тому

    Blew a chance to get a red 912 for either 6500 or 8500 I can't remember about 15 years ago, thinking about selling my 72 Cuda clone and 2001 Boxster and getting a 912 or 912e.

  • @MrBluoct
    @MrBluoct Рік тому

    The good life ~

  • @marklangren3142
    @marklangren3142 Рік тому +1

    You can build a relatively low cost 912 that will run with early 911's . 912 motor to 125 hp. Update to vented discs, aluminum M calipers and if you can find them 7" American Mags made of magnesium.

    • @Andrew-vx2ls
      @Andrew-vx2ls Рік тому +1

      Agreed except magnesium wheels have a limited (safe) life span as you probably know. It is possible to find aluminium wheels that are just as light.

    • @marklangren3142
      @marklangren3142 Рік тому

      @@Andrew-vx2ls The key is to keep the rotating mass down.

    • @marklangren3142
      @marklangren3142 Рік тому

      @@Andrew-vx2ls I have a set from the late 60's that tested fine.

  • @rotarybreather
    @rotarybreather 4 місяці тому

    I'm seeing 205's in the front (at 1:22) and 195's (at 1:25) in the rear - but the narrator said it's the opposite - why put wider tires in the front?

  • @MX304
    @MX304 5 місяців тому

    Great build, but that harness mounting is horribly incorrect and is just asking to get someone very hurt if they got in an accident.

  • @vacuumnoise
    @vacuumnoise Рік тому

    i prefer to have headrests but i guess it was part of the weight reduction lolz

  • @sharonbraselton4302
    @sharonbraselton4302 Рік тому +1

    yess wight right 120 moh 33 mpg toosoeed not ful efeçt soeed

  • @rachelnazir5720
    @rachelnazir5720 Рік тому

    Nice car. Those seat belts are a bit much though.

  • @polloloci21
    @polloloci21 Рік тому

    Looks great….but those seatbelts are a bit much 😂

  • @andyearl6784
    @andyearl6784 9 місяців тому

    Probably an overkill having 5 point harness and only 175 hp, cool car

  • @yogiguitar1
    @yogiguitar1 Рік тому

    tell you wot though, a 356 with that motor or a tuned 4 cam mut have been awesome! or the original speedster must be incredible. must be easy to wipe out though

    • @jockellis
      @jockellis 11 місяців тому

      At the 1972 Sebring race I saw a 1963 Carrera coupe in Irish green with dawn leather interior. He wanted $4,000. I could kick myself for not buying it.

  • @rodgraff1782
    @rodgraff1782 Рік тому

    That car needs a 911r roll bar.

  • @carlosoruna7174
    @carlosoruna7174 Рік тому

    750kilos. Nice

  • @MrMaxeemum
    @MrMaxeemum Рік тому +1

    Nice Beetle.

    • @peterandkodiak9762
      @peterandkodiak9762 Рік тому +1

      Dr Ferry Porsche designed the Porsche car series after the old "Volks - people" wagen.

  • @stephenfisher8636
    @stephenfisher8636 Рік тому +3

    Car is cool, but harnesses are a bit of a joke.

    • @bernardmauge8613
      @bernardmauge8613 Рік тому

      agree

    • @thetumanshow
      @thetumanshow Рік тому

      Was shocked only one other person mentioned how unsafe those are…

    • @RS-of1om
      @RS-of1om Рік тому

      It is a track car

    • @thetumanshow
      @thetumanshow Рік тому

      @@RS-of1om would never pass a proper tech inspection

    • @rodgraff1782
      @rodgraff1782 Рік тому

      @@thetumanshow needs at least a harness bar to keep the straps on your shoulder. You could slip right out of those. I have the same problem, very light in the front. You need downforce or weight in the front otherwise the brakes won’t work, and you loose grip in the front.

  • @keithwhittygmail
    @keithwhittygmail Рік тому +1

    ADVERTS 1:30 SEC IN. WORSE THAN TV

  • @marklangren3142
    @marklangren3142 Рік тому

    A street 912 motor can put put easily 125 hp. The 9146 and 69 911T only had 110 hp.

  • @tomkitchen2764
    @tomkitchen2764 Рік тому

    Shame about those wheel rims.

  • @finlaymcdiarmid5832
    @finlaymcdiarmid5832 Рік тому

    Not the lightest, ive seen one that weighs a little over 500..

  • @mikewallace8087
    @mikewallace8087 Рік тому

    DEATH MACHINE , no down force for front tire friction.

  • @stevengraham3138
    @stevengraham3138 Рік тому

    Bs this thing had like 85 hp I remember the old porches and they sucked over priced and super low power and very plastic inside non adjustable seats ans ac ans switch’s broke all the time

  • @johnsmith4219
    @johnsmith4219 Рік тому

    it is no longer a Porsche.