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Concerned that the considerable price increase of a 911 over the 356 would cost the company sales and narrow the appeal of the brand, a decision was made
by executives to introduce a new entry-level model. In 1964, with both the 356 and the 911 in production, Porsche engineers constructed a 912 prototype. Built on the 911's
chassis and sharing its bodyshell, Porsche was able to offer the 912 for much less than a base-model 911 by using the four-
cylinder engine from the 356 rather than the 911's "flat" six-cylinder powerplant and by reducing the number of standard features. After production of the
356 model ceased in April 1965, in May 1965 Porsche began production and delivery of the 912. The proven reliability of the 356's engine combined with the 911
bodywork and powertrain yielded improved weight distribution, handling, and range. A lower price made the 912 a very attractive buy to both new and old customers, and it substantially outsold the 911 during the first few years of production.
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