Porsche 914: Specs, History & Images - A Comprehensive Guide

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Porsche 914 Pictures and Specifications Overview

The Porsche 914 had a midengine design for good inherent weight balance.

The Porsche 914 was among the most controversial Porsches because, while it was designed by Porsche, it used some Volkswagen parts, including the 1.7-liter flat-four engine. Critics dubbed it the "VW Porsche 914." It came to the U.S. for 1970 with Porsche badges and a $3,495 price tag. Later that year, Porsche substituted the 110-horsepower 2.0-liter flat-six from the contemporary 911T to produce the $5,995 914/6, which boasted much livelier performance, a fortified suspension, and more deluxe interior.

The pages that follow feature pictures and specifications that trace the evolution of this car from the early to mid-1970s.

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1970-1976 Porsche 914 Pictures and Specifications

The Porsche 914 went on sale in the U.S. in 1970 as part of a joint venture with Volkswagen. It was a good performer and affordable, but the midengine 914's standing as a true Porsche was tarnished by its heavy use of contemporary VW components. This Porsche sports car was sold until 1976.

The Porsche 914 had squared-up styling distinct from Porsche tradition.

The midengine placement gave the Porsche 914 fine weight balance.

A roomy cockpit made the Porsche 914 quite practical for a two-seater sports car.

1970-1976 Porsche 914 Specifications

Prices New:

• $3,595 for 1970 model
• $5,599 for 1973 model

Dimensions:
Length (inches) Wheelbase (inches) Weight (pounds) 158.0 96.5 2,100
Engines:
Size (cc)
Type
Horsepower
Years
1679ohv flat 4
76
1970-1974
1795 ohv flat 4 72 1974-1976 1971ohv flat 4 91
1973-1976

Check out the complete story of Porsche cars, including these fabulous models:

Porsche 356

Porsche 911

Porsche 914

Porsche 924, 944, 968

Porsche 928

Porsche 959

Porsche Boxster

Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayman

For more information on Porsche and other exciting cars, see:

• Consumer Guide Porsche new car prices and reviews
• Consumer Guide Porsche used car prices and reviews
• Consumer Guide premium performance cars prices and reviews
• Ferrari: Learn about hundreds of road and racing Ferraris.
• Muscle Cars: Check out 1960s and '70s American muscle cars.

1970-1976 Porsche 914/6 Pictures and Specifications

The Porsche 914/6 was the six-cylinder version of the 914. Sold alongside the four-cylinder 914, it featured more horsepower and an improved suspension designed to give more pep to the ride. The Porsche 914/6 was sold from 1970 until 1976.

The Porsche 914/6 had a genuine Porsche 110-horsepower 2.0-liter flat-six engine.

Pop-up headlamps were a 914 feature, as shown on this 1972 914/6.

The black vinyl-covered roof was part of an American-market Appearance Group.

1970-1976 Porsche 914/6 Specifications

Prices New:

• $6,100 for 1970 model

Dimensions:
Length (inches) Wheelbase (inches) Weight (pounds) 158.0 96.5 2,070

Engines: Size (cc)
Type
Horsepower
Years
1991
sohc flat 6
110
1970-1976

Check out the complete story of Porsche cars, including these fabulous models:

Porsche 356

Porsche 911

Porsche 914

Porsche 924, 944, 968

Porsche 928

Porsche 959

Porsche Boxster

Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayman

For more information on Porsche and other exciting cars, see:

• Consumer Guide Porsche new car prices and reviews
• Consumer Guide Porsche used car prices and reviews
• Consumer Guide premium performance cars prices and reviews
• Ferrari: Learn about hundreds of road and racing Ferraris.
• Muscle Cars: Check out 1960s and '70s American muscle cars.