| Back in 1969 Porsche was about to make a | | | | You'll be just a little impressed. The 2.0 L |
| lasting impression on the world with the | | | | used in the 1973 is probably the most popular |
| introduction of the sporty, mid mount 4 | | | | of the three engines released. It's a blast |
| cylinder boxer engine, two seater Porsche | | | | to put the petal to the metal and listen to |
| 914.The design of the 914 was the result of | | | | the sound of that rpm band and oh yes let's |
| the Porsche and VW working together to | | | | not forget the power.From 1970 to 1972 the |
| produce a new sports car for each of the | | | | 914-6 was released but it didn't last very |
| companies. VW was looking to find a | | | | long with less than 3500 actually produced. |
| replacement for the Karmann-Ghia and Porsche | | | | There were also a small number of 914-6 GTs |
| was looking to use the 911 components but get | | | | produced at the same time. They were given |
| a fresh new model.In Europe Porsche took the | | | | the higher performance 911 engine and |
| 914 body and finished it as the 914/6s while | | | | suspension designed for the race track.The |
| VW took it and finished it as the 914/4s. | | | | 914-6 was agile with quick acceleration and |
| When marketed in North America both were sold | | | | good handling and breaking. In fact in many |
| as the Porsche 914.The 914 did not look like | | | | aspects it was considered superior to the |
| any other Porsche on the market. It featured | | | | 911. To drive it felt much like the 914-4 |
| pop up headlamps, flat deck lid over the rear | | | | but in the upper RPM it definitely had more |
| engine, no backseat, and a vertical rear | | | | punch.1974 the cars destined for North |
| windshield.The low profile seats mean you are | | | | America saw the introduction of the 1.7 L |
| almost sitting on the floorboards and the | | | | engine which was bored to 1.8 L. It was |
| firewall is located right at your back. | | | | combined with the Bosch fuel injection system |
| There's nothing fancy about the inside, in | | | | for the emissions control required in North |
| fact it is very basic. But it also has all | | | | America.1975 saw the end of an era when |
| the equipment you'll ever need.It features a | | | | production of the 914 was ended. Eventually |
| nice large tach which remained popular in | | | | it would be replaced by the 924 and the 914's |
| many models. It has the same transmission | | | | 2 L engine was continued in the 912E |
| that's used in the 928 where you'll find | | | | considered a level entry model.When it comes |
| first down and over to the left.The | | | | to cool and "gotta have" the 914 definitely |
| suspension is hard, the car rides low | | | | fits the bill. This is a great little sports |
| gripping the road, and the steering is nice | | | | car that's nice and peppy, has great |
| and tight. This is a really sporty little | | | | handling, and lots of snap. And with today's |
| car and when the suns out and the winds warm | | | | high fuel costs it's a real treat in that |
| you can pop the targa top off, roll down the | | | | department too. You do need to watch for |
| windows, and relax.The flat 4 cylinder mid | | | | rust though. It is the biggest enemy of the |
| mount was available in a 1.7 L providing 80 | | | | 914.If you love the look of the sports cars |
| HP, 1.8 L providing 79 HP, and 2.0 L | | | | from the 1970's, understand the value of a |
| providing 95 HP. All engines come with a 5 | | | | Porsche, and like to stand out in a crowd the |
| speed manual transmission. It has the | | | | Porsche 914 is definitely a car to consider. |
| independent front with lower control arms, | | | | So is this the car for you?Wayne has been |
| anti roll bar, spring struts. The | | | | owned and ridden Porsches for 15 years. Visit |
| independent rear has transverse torsion bars | | | | his Porsche site at to learn more about |
| and anti roll bars.Wondering what kind of | | | | Porsche 944. |
| performance this little gem is capable of? | | | | |