1976 Porsche 912E Electric Conversion

Description

For all the plaudits the short wheelbase “early 911s” receive, the original 1966–69 912 was offered side-by-side with the 911, and outsold it two to one. The 912 offered advantages such as sharing the 911's 900-series unibody and stunning good looks, while having better weight distribution. The 912 was revived again in 1976 as a one-year-only “E” model for the U.S. only, powered by a fuel-injected four cylinder. 

This particular 1976 912E was one of the earliest electric conversions, as it was restored and electrified for the SEMA show in 2009. And in 2015, it was upgraded with a much newer electric powerplant. It is now equipped with components from EV West including an AC-51 brushless AC motor, and a Curtis 1239-8501 controller powered by 48 CALB 180 Ah batteries. Other components include a Xantrex LinkPro Battery Monitor, EV West motor adapter, Elcon PFC2500 charger, EV West chill plate, liquid cooling pump and radiator kit, J1772 charge port, regeneration brake inducer, high voltage heater kit, and a DC-to-DC converter. 

Only 2,092 912Es were built, and this is one of 500 with a sunroof. And to top it all off, this particular car has only logged 6,711 miles since its restoration. 

Highlights 

• One-year-only Porsche 912E converted to an electric powertrain 

• Curtis 1239-8501 AC-51 brushless AC motor-144V single shaft 

• 48 180 Ah CA Series LiFePO4 batteries 

• Xantrex LinkPro Battery Monitor 

• High-voltage universal heater kit 

• Finished in Venetian Blue with Saddle Tan interior 

• One of only 500 with a sunroof 

• 15-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels wearing 185/65R15 front, 215/60R15 rear Falken tires 

Features 

• Additional EV conversion items include: 

  • EV West motor adapter and coupler  

  • Elcon PFC2500 charger 

  • TBS 5:1 Pre-scaler for Xantrex 

  • Deltec 600 Amp 50 MV Shunt 

  • J1772 32A Receptical Socket Only 

  • J1772 AVC2 

  • EV West Curtis 1238-1239 Chill Plate 

  • Complete Liquid Cooling Kit Pump, Rad & Res. 

  • Pedal With Plug-Used 

  • DC Converter 400W 30Amp 72-144 Volts 

  • EV West Curtis 1238 Controller Mount 

  • Gigavac Switch HBD41 1000V 400A 

  • Contactor Box Large 

  • Gigavac 50 Amp Contactor-12 Volt 

  • UltraSafe Fuse Holder for ATM Fuses 

  • EV Fuse 600 Volt 30 Amp ATM30 

  • EV Fuse 600 Volt 10 Amp ATM10 

  • Starter Block Off Plate-Universal Large VW 

  • High Voltage Fuse 150 Volt 400 Amp 

  • Heavy Duty Ring Terminal 2/0 5/16" (M8) 

  • Heavy Duty Ring Terminal 2/0 3/8" (M10) 

  • 2/0-4/0 Heat Shrink w/Sealing Glue - BIk 

  • NPT 3/4" Gland Nut Cable Hold 

  • 2/0 AWG Cable Orange 

  • Brake Pressure Transducer 1000psi 1/8NPT  

  • M8 Nordlock Washers 

  • Battery Strap Aluminum Flywheel 

  • AN6 Fittings for Chill Plate-Complete 

  • Braided Rubber Hose 

  • J1772 Charge Inlet Plate-Universal Fit 

  • Curtis/Rinehart 25 Pin Cable Plug Cover 

  • 12 Volt Low Voltage Cutoff Switch 

  • 1/0 Battery Terminal Boot Black 

  • Gigavac GV200 Contactor 12 Volt Internal PWM 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor rock chips on lower front bumper 

• Motor temp, amp meter and controller temp gauges need to be hooked up 

• Voltmeter needs to be re-calibrated to new battery pack voltage (this information is displayed on the Curtis dash gauge) 

• Sunroof wind deflector is missing 

 Included 

• Keys 

Ownership History 

The consignor states, “This car was one of the earliest electric conversions built for the 2009 SEMA show, and it was totally restored at that time. In 2015 it was upgraded to its current, much newer electric powerplant, with all components supplied by EV West. All gauges were rebuilt and set to zero during its restoration.” 

Additional Notes 

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.