1970 Porsche 914/6 Picture
| Many people - slightly more than 100,000 - the ultimate conclusion that the
Porsche 914 was worth its price. However, in view of the engine VW marque some fans have found it difficult to accept 914 as the "real" Porsche.
Zuffenhausen is unpleasant and it was decided that the Porsche 914 Porsche to make a real name into force. Final results showed, in 1970, when
Porsche 914/6 (the four-cylinder model informally, 914 / 4). Powered by 110 hp 2.0-liter six-cylinder from the 1969 model 911T with capacitive discharged from ignition and triple two-choke Weber carbs, it came with 5.5-inch five-lug wheels (difference, 10 - spoke light-alloy available), plus enough tires and thicker ventilated front brakes. Rooms were favorable: 911-style full instrumentation (150 km / h speedometer and tach 8000 rpm), three washers and wipers and power (the latter replacing the lamp, foot type), dual-tone horns, and the vinyl lining for the basket handles.
Green 1970 Porsche 914/6 Fully built by Porsche and badged as such in all markets, Porsche 914 / 6 sold more than $ 2500 four-cylinder job - about $ 6100 in the U.S. - and so it was difficult to sell. To no surprise, he was quietly preserved after 1972 and only 3351 examples.
But the extra bottles that the difference in the world. It was hard to think of Porsche 914 / 4 is nothing more than a VW, yes, given C / D, they should be fine, instead of the original Karmann Ghia, absolutely devastating, with faint praise for the. But it was exciting to escape from the six-cylinder engine whining or tool-of-the-pants feel that enough to make it clear that the Porsche 914 / 6 was a real Porsche.
It is certainly the one. Road & Track clocked 8.7 seconds 0-60, 16.3 seconds Standing quarter of 83 km / h and 123 km / h flat, plus a 21.3 miles per gallon - all mostly balanced representation of Porsche. However, the R & T said that it "probably pay the extra $ 431 for the 4-stage, 911T, with its beautiful body to better specify the additional years of development, a little bit better results, and 2 seats. Those who are calling for the open air, the 911T Targa format and $ 675 more expensive than a grand more than 914 / 6 This difference, plus a package of technical innovation in the middle of the engine, which ensures that new car buyers a lot [of course, is not]. What we hoped was a real Porsche closer to $ 5000, but it requires a great deal. "
An important factor that in less than an actual Porsche 914 Porsche: there is no intensive development is to be expected each year 911th This car, which went from corporate tax exemption, but "indirectly led to the collapse of the 914," by Dean Batchelor's view.
| Orange 1970 Porsche 914/6 GT However, four-cylinder cars are seen little change over time. There was virtually no '71s, but the '72s was the view of the engine (EA-nominated series, which replaces the original W-series device) with a calibrated fuel injection to run 91-octane fuel to California this year. Unusually, they have provided about 10 percent more mileage compromising performance.
Also new was a fresh air valves at both ends of the dashboard, washing machine control on the signal lever (as in 914 / 6), and adjustable passenger seat with footrest removed. The most dramatic - and unwelcome - the change was to walk the list price of nearly $ 700th
As in the past have been buyers of the $ 311 later, after the pop of the group. This included a Porsche 914 / 6 vinyl trim and dual-tone horns shaft, plus the chrome bumpers, fog lights, custom carpeting, 165 x 15 radial tires are 5.5-inch wheels and leather steering wheel.
Tweaks '73 ambitious follow. 1.7-liter engine was the respected, more anemic 69-hp-setup-related smog in California, but added spice to the recipe Zuffenhausen optional 2.0-liter four. Calculated 91 SAE net horsepower, it was a bore and stroke cycles (66-94 × 90 × 71 mm), which led to 1.7 halfway between the original and the 914 / 6 In fact, 914 2.0, because it was badged, was actually replace the Porsche powered model. Even better, were less lofty price is $ 5599 (East Coast PoE) and consisted of the appearance of alloy wheels and center console installed on a clock, voltmeter, oil and temperature. But the 914 was difficult to sell.
At least 2.0-liter four is offered with the added benefit of better traceability of the starter is a simple and fast revving its 5600-rpm Redline. What Porsche 914 / 4 is about matching the performance of TR6. Five-speed gearbox was particularly helpful, allowing the driver to allocate most of the gutsier engine. Porsche had apparently changed his mind about the anti-roll bars, because he was one of both ends of the 2.0. This in turn allowed the prices somewhat lower than in the spring to fly smoother.
| 1970 Porsche 914/6 GT Wallpaper shown
| As a result, the 2.0-liter Porsche emptied completely terrible oversteer. Road & Track, it was to say: "The relative rigidity of the front and rear anti-roll bars, it seems the administration has decided to offer at all times and under all circumstances. When driving around the corner, slides in the front end and back end of the sticks. Apply full strength and impetus to the outside at the top of the curve. Recede throttle and front folds inside the curve. ... This is a very safe sport but sometimes want the freedom leader, says the 911S, sometimes using "bad" assets may be created and used with skill. Maybe not-all-Porsche 914 is not allowed this type of experiment, and perhaps because 914 / 2 [R & T, the concept] is not allowed if the 914S [2.0-liter, rejected the proposal for the appointment of the factory]. "