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<\/a><\/p>\nWith this layout the weight distribution was almost perfect, 53% being handled by the rear wheels. But to fit both engine and passengers between the axles, the 914 had to have a longer wheelbase\u2014longer than the 911. With minimum overhang front and rear, the 914 was ultimately kept to a compact size.<\/p>\n
It was decided that in the North American market, both versions (4-cylinder and 6-cylinder) would be sold as Porsches,whereas in other parts of the world the 4-cylinder versions would also carry the VW name.<\/p>\n
The 914\/4 sold quite well; it was an entry-level sports car with the Porsche name on it. The 914\/6, on the other hand, did not make the same numbers: only 2,657 were sold in 1970.<\/p>\n The cars were basically twins; only wheels and badging gave you a clue to the differences under the rear deck lid. But under that lid, there was a BIG difference.<\/p>\n \u00a0The 914\/4\u2019s power plant was based on VW\u2019s air-cooled engine, putting out 80 hp in the 1.8-liter version and 100 hp in the 2.0-liter version. But the 914\/6 was packing the Porsche-built 2.0-liter\u00a0 911T motor. This gave the 914\/6 close to a 130 mph top speed, and it jumped from 0 to 60 at about the same rate as the 125 hp, 2.2-liter 911T; but for just a small jump in price, you could have one of those selfsame 911s. As you might guess, this is exactly why the 914\/6s were not flying off the showroom floor. So, by 1971, the 914\/6 quietly faded away. The 914\/4 went on though, being refined and improved, but by 1975 it was replaced by the 924.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 914\/6, however, did not go gently into that good night. It stuck around and, in the hands of the few and the faithful, has been given an extra kick! Those few and faithful wanted to breathe on it a bit, they wanted the look of the even more rare 914-6 GT (Only 16 were built in 1970).<\/p>\n So, during restoration of this 1970 example, on went the flares and meatier tires, and the body was covered in a wonderful orange glow. And since the car now has show<\/i>in need of some go<\/i>, the motor was brought up to RS spec, putting out better then 210 hp. Previously, it was quick in normal tune; now it\u2019s a freakin\u2019 beast<\/i>.<\/p>\n The cockpit of the 914-6 is spartan and cleanly laid out. It has been said that, for a short distance at least, three people can ride in a 914-6. It better be a\u00a0really\u00a0<\/i>short distance or the people better really\u00a0<\/i>like each other. Personally? Either I don\u2019t think it can be done, or I don\u2019t like anyone that much.<\/p>\n Settling in on your own with (thank God!) a bit of spare room to breathe, you have your key in the normal Porsche place to the left of the wheel and three gauges in a binnacle on an otherwise flat dash. As always, Porsche puts the tach front and center, with the speedometer to the right and a multi-gauge to the left, holding the oil temperature\u00a0 and fuel level gauges along with a few warning lights.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n <\/div><\/figure><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n <\/div><\/figure>\n<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n <\/div><\/figure><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n <\/div><\/figure>\n
