Porsche 356B Type 616/12 1.6L Flat-Four Engine – Rebuilt 2022

Porsche 356B 1963 Engine Type 616/12 – 1.6L Flat-Four Rebuild 2022 ☆707013☆

Authentic Porsche 356B Type 616/12 flat-four engine, rebuilt in 2022 with Mahle SC pistons, S-spec camshaft, twin Zenith carburetors, Dansk exhaust, and complete drivetrain components—numbers-consistent for 1963 356B 1600S.

This Type 616/12 1.6-liter flat-four engine was originally produced for a 1963 Porsche 356B 1600S and has been rebuilt in 2022. The rebuild included 82.5mm Mahle SC pistons and cylinders, an S-specification camshaft, replacement valves and guides, rebuilt cylinder heads, and fully refurbished engine tins and heater boxes. Engine number P☆707013☆ confirms authenticity and provenance.

The engine is fitted with dual Zenith 32 NDIX carburetors, a 12-volt generator, a reconditioned ignition coil, a flywheel, a replacement clutch, and a Dansk muffler with heat exchangers, making it a complete, ready-to-install power unit.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Porsche Type 616/12 flat-four

• Displacement: 1.6 liters (1600cc)

• Engine Number / Case Stamping: P☆707013☆

• Pistons / Cylinders: 82.5mm Mahle SC pistons with Mahle cylinders

• Camshaft: S-specification

• Carburetors: Twin Zenith 32 NDIX carburetors

• Exhaust: Dansk system with muffler and heat exchangers

• Electrical: 12-volt generator

• Condition: Professionally rebuilt 2022, fully numbers-consistent

• Compatibility: 1963 Porsche 356B 1600S

Included Components

• Porsche 356B Type 616/12 flat-four engine

• Mahle SC pistons and cylinders

• Twin Zenith 32 NDIX carburetors with air cleaners

• 12-volt generator and reconditioned ignition coil

• Flywheel and replacement clutch

• Dansk exhaust system with heat exchangers and muffler

• Rebuilt heater boxes and powder-coated engine tins

• Front timing cover stamped number 485

Provenance & History

• Original 1963 Porsche 356B 1600S engine, case number P☆707013☆

• Rebuilt with period-correct S-specification camshaft and high-quality Mahle components

• Engine tins and heater boxes powder-coated black for longevity and authenticity

• Numbers-consistent, suitable for restoration, vintage racing, or collector use

Buyer Checklist

• Verify engine number: P☆707013☆

• Inspect rebuilt components (pistons, camshaft, valves, cylinder heads)

• Confirm included ancillaries (carburetors, generator, clutch, flywheel, exhaust)

• Plan for installation or further tuning if required