KAMManufaktur 912c delivers its first US commission to customer in Miami
This should be fun. Long overshadowed by the world class 911 which has been in production since 1963, the 912 was released in 1965 as the less expensive, less powerful, and honestly less desirable of the siblings.
While tuners have been reworking the 911 for years, few firms have specialized in the 912 here in the US.
For years, KAMManufaktur has been building ultra-lightweight 912’s in Europe and has officially launched in the United States with the first production 912c having just been delivered to Miami, and the simultaneous appointment of a US dealer.
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The ultra-lightweight KAMM 912c captures all the magic of the classic 1960s design, further enhanced by the extensive use of carbon fiber to deliver a class leading weight of 1650 pounds (depending on owner specifications)). Combined with its extensively re-engineered, air-cooled four-cylinder engine, based on the famous ‘616’ power plant. Analog to the max, the 912c is intended as a pure driving experience.
Founder Miklós “Miki” Kázmér and his team have a deep appreciation and understanding of the Porsche’s 912,. Through careful attention to detail and a respect for tradition, Kázmér has shined the spotlight back on the 912.
“I’ve always had a passion for the 912 and the 911,” he says. “But seeing the original 911R at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles sparked my journey towards the 912c. I wanted to capture the same, designed for purpose attitude and bring it to life in, what is now, the 912c, a car created for drivers who appreciate precision and classic style.”
Each 912c is based upon a classic 912 donor car, updated with lightweight carbon fiber panels that are designed and manufactured in-house, but retaining its original chassis.
Every 912c is fully bespoke, created with modern essentials that are discretely hidden for everyday comfort, behind authentic design and world-class craftsmanship.
The original 1.6-liter engine has been reworked into a 2.0-liter powerhouse, now with 185hp and much better torque. While it retains much of the original 616 motor, every component has been re-engineered for power, strength and daily driver reliability.
Modern touches like air conditioning, wireless phone charging, and heated seats are subtly included, and everything is subject to the whims of the client.
”The KAMM 912c is so much more than a restomod,” says Kázmér. “We have taken many years to explore and re-engineer almost every element of the 912 to make it a truly bespoke product, crafted by Kamm. And while the changes are extensive, I insist upon retaining the classic looks of the original 60s car, along with a driving experience that mimics that of a 1960 thoroughbred racer.”
Two coupe KAMM 912c models are available – the Semi-Carbon which retains some original steel bodywork, and the Full-Carbon which has full carbon fiber bodywork. A 912c Targa is also available. Each car is unique, tailored to the owner’s preferences and carefully built over 12 months, with only limited build slots available each year.
KAMM 912c Semi-Carbon $375,000. KAMM 912c Full-Carbon $415,000. KAMM 912c Targa $395,00
ZWECK as a North American sales representative and service partner. ZWECK specialises in Porsche car sales, performance and service, operating from a large facility based in Miami, Florida.
”While remaining true to the 912 philosophy,” says Alvaro Rodriguez of ZWECK, “KAMM faithfully augments the original concept without compromise, using the best of modern technology. The 912c is a unique offering in the niche of resto-modified cars and has been engineered and executed to an extraordinary standard, equal in quality to the likes of Singer and Gunther Werks.”
KAMM 912c Production Specifications
Body:
- Original bodywork fully restored by KAMM expert craftspeople
- Body reinforced with hidden 40mm Cro-Moly tubing to create a tub-like structure
- Lightweight windows manufactured from hardened, scratchproof Lexan polycarbonat
- Carbon fiber wing mirrors created by KAMM based on the famous Talbot 3000
- Performance-oriented aerodynamic underfloor covering and front splitter
- Option of full bolt-in roll cage to FIA specifications
Engine:
- 2.0 liter air-cooled 616 4-cylinder engine
- Produces 185hp at 6,500rpm and 150 ft lbs torque at 5,200rpm with a 7,200rpm redline
Exhaust:
- Bespoke performance exhaust designed by KAMM and BDN and produced by REEF
- Exhaust engineered to allow full flow or operate in quiet mode
Gearbox:
- Original 901 5-speed dogleg gearbox upgraded by KAMM to provide a reassuringly precise shift feel
- Three gearing patterns: short, long and touring
- Linkage and short shifter developed by KAMM
- ZF limited slip differential
- Porsche hydraulic racing clutch
Electrics:
- Wire harness and connectors developed to motorsport specification
- Electronic control unit by SCS with two modes for daily driving or performance and track
- Power Distribution Module by range specialist AIM Technologies
- Smiths gauges produced to KAMM specification by Caerbont Automotive
- 175 amp alternator developed by WOS Performance
Interior:
- Choice of racing or touring carbon fiber seats developed by Fusina racing and KAMM
- Range of FIA specification belts and harnesses available
- Comfort features include electric air-conditioning, lightweight carpeting and a sound system with Morel speakers
- Comfort options include heated seats
Suspension and brakes:
- TracTive semi-active front and rear coilover suspension
- AP Racing braking system with ventilated discs and hydraulic handbrake
Wheel options:
- Classic design with steel-look aluminium wheels in R15/R16 J6 size
- Replica 917 style carbon 360 wheels in R15/6.5
- Iconic three-piece 917 style wheels in R15 J7
