My hope is that in reading the experiences of others , that someday there will be more folks enjoying a 900 series Porsche with a Polo Engine. It will be a very exclusive group indeed.
Name
Marc Lunde
Comment
My son and I recently had the pleasure of riding in Chris' 912P. What a ride it was!! The lightweight chassis was complemented beautifully by the powerful, high revving polo four cylinder. The power to weight ratio far exceeded my 3.2 Carrera and was much quicker handling and accelerating. It is too bad Porsche did not choose to pursue this natural evolution of the dual-overhead cam motors, instead offering the dated 356 motor in the 912. The polo motor is superior in every way. And it looks cool, too!
Sure wish these motors were mass-produced so I could find one for my '68 912.
It was my pleasure to see and hear this very unique, one off 912 at Coffee and Cars in Montecito late last year. I had read the Excellence article and was not disappointed seeing the car in person! Given the eclectic mix of old and new rides, at Coffee and Cars, the Polo stood out from even the most exotic on hand. A numbers matching, restored Carrera Speedster, could be a good comparison for crowd excitement. Toward the end of the morning, while waiting to hear this unique engine again, I was blown away when asked if I wanted to go for a ride....it didn't take long to respond!
The first thing I noticed was how nice the seats felt in comparison to my original 67's . The new recliners were a big improvement quickly/positively adjusting to assist my 6'3" frame feel at home. Then the engine started....very unique and subtile at first. However, that quickly changed as we entered a short onramp heading south on 101. The sound was fantastic, the acceleration never relenting until we had to slow for traffic. The ride back to Montectio went by way too quickly. Looking forward to hearing the sound of the polo again!
Craig Morgan
Coco 67 912
Dale Thero
Chris let me drive his 67 912 with the Polo motor
and man does it fly.
Very smooth thru the gears and great torque.
Makes my 912E feel way underpowered and slow.
I'm sure it will surprise many early 911's.
Way to go Chris.
Thanks for the thrill.
Dale is a PCA trainer at the driving schools and Vintage raced a 1967 911S for many years.
Name
Bob Fleming
Comment
Chris, could you post this to your site...www.reSeeWorks.com
I have a one word exclamation to describe your 4 cylinder car,
Z O W I E E E E E.
Passing me the key to your car on my recent visit to Denver and letting me go for a hooligan drive was outstanding. That engine pulls so strong it is just amazing. The run down the road with the signal intersection under the roadway presented a less than desirable condition with me making the on ramp light - but caught in a low rpm condition in second gear - with a blend lane filled with a truck I just had to put my foot into it.
The gearing and the power that 2.4 engine puts out, yup, zowiee is the best description. It pulled from just below 2000 rpm to well over 6000 in a blink of the eye, sat us back into those wonderful seats and propelled us to a exceedingly unlawful velocity. I really didn't want to back out of the throttle.
Rarely does one get the chance to experience that thrust.
I have to thank you for putting a highlight on what was a truly wonderful experience in Denver... old 911's...great folks, and your hot rod.
Smiled for the rest of the 2000 mile drive, thanks to you.
Bob Fleming
with that old 1964 911.
Bob has compiled a list on all known 1964 911's and just sold his #149 car in Monterrey a week or so ago. He is now restoring a 67S.
He was in Denver to inspect the #133 car at Vintage Car Works. The #133 car went to the Quail and might make it back to So Cal for a showing 9-14 or 15-2013.
Name
Marc Lunde
Comment
My son and I recently had the pleasure of riding in Chris' 912P. What a ride it was!! The lightweight chassis was complemented beautifully by the powerful, high revving polo four cylinder. The power to weight ratio far exceeded my 3.2 Carrera and was much quicker handling and accelerating. It is too bad Porsche did not choose to pursue this natural evolution of the dual-overhead cam motors, instead offering the dated 356 motor in the 912. The polo motor is superior in every way. And it looks cool, too!
Sure wish these motors were mass-produced so I could find one for my '68 912.
It was my pleasure to see and hear this very unique, one off 912 at Coffee and Cars in Montecito late last year. I had read the Excellence article and was not disappointed seeing the car in person! Given the eclectic mix of old and new rides, at Coffee and Cars, the Polo stood out from even the most exotic on hand. A numbers matching, restored Carrera Speedster, could be a good comparison for crowd excitement. Toward the end of the morning, while waiting to hear this unique engine again, I was blown away when asked if I wanted to go for a ride....it didn't take long to respond!
The first thing I noticed was how nice the seats felt in comparison to my original 67's . The new recliners were a big improvement quickly/positively adjusting to assist my 6'3" frame feel at home. Then the engine started....very unique and subtile at first. However, that quickly changed as we entered a short onramp heading south on 101. The sound was fantastic, the acceleration never relenting until we had to slow for traffic. The ride back to Montectio went by way too quickly. Looking forward to hearing the sound of the polo again!
Craig Morgan
Coco 67 912
Dale Thero
Chris let me drive his 67 912 with the Polo motor
and man does it fly.
Very smooth thru the gears and great torque.
Makes my 912E feel way underpowered and slow.
I'm sure it will surprise many early 911's.
Way to go Chris.
Thanks for the thrill.
Dale is a PCA trainer at the driving schools and Vintage raced a 1967 911S for many years.
Name
Bob Fleming
Comment
Chris, could you post this to your site...www.reSeeWorks.com
I have a one word exclamation to describe your 4 cylinder car,
Z O W I E E E E E.
Passing me the key to your car on my recent visit to Denver and letting me go for a hooligan drive was outstanding. That engine pulls so strong it is just amazing. The run down the road with the signal intersection under the roadway presented a less than desirable condition with me making the on ramp light - but caught in a low rpm condition in second gear - with a blend lane filled with a truck I just had to put my foot into it.
The gearing and the power that 2.4 engine puts out, yup, zowiee is the best description. It pulled from just below 2000 rpm to well over 6000 in a blink of the eye, sat us back into those wonderful seats and propelled us to a exceedingly unlawful velocity. I really didn't want to back out of the throttle.
Rarely does one get the chance to experience that thrust.
I have to thank you for putting a highlight on what was a truly wonderful experience in Denver... old 911's...great folks, and your hot rod.
Smiled for the rest of the 2000 mile drive, thanks to you.
Bob Fleming
with that old 1964 911.
Bob has compiled a list on all known 1964 911's and just sold his #149 car in Monterrey a week or so ago. He is now restoring a 67S.
He was in Denver to inspect the #133 car at Vintage Car Works. The #133 car went to the Quail and might make it back to So Cal for a showing 9-14 or 15-2013.
hey bob...sounds like you had some fun out in CO...glad to hear such & you drove this car...AWESOME...!!
Bob is a heck of a guy & I am sure his experience in the polo car are true & ones to think about = should anyone consider building a similar polo car...they ARE great cars & underrated cars too... :-)
signed...
the other Bob Fleming
I live for 911 tweaks
This was posted on Pelican Parts 8-29-13
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/624688-polo-powered-4-cylinder-911-motor-912-a-7.html#post7628626
Bob is a heck of a guy & I am sure his experience in the polo car are true & ones to think about = should anyone consider building a similar polo car...they ARE great cars & underrated cars too... :-)
signed...
the other Bob Fleming
I live for 911 tweaks
This was posted on Pelican Parts 8-29-13
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/624688-polo-powered-4-cylinder-911-motor-912-a-7.html#post7628626
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