Porsche 914 - Revision history

Red marquis at 23:41, 19 December 2010

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	It had already been proved to [[Porsche]] that a lower priced model would sell in great volumes, in the shape of the immensely successful [[Porsche 912]]. After the end of this model in 1969, Porsche realised that it was missing out on a very large chunk of customers - the problem had to be rectified. The solution to the very important problem came in the shape of the '''Porsche 914'''.		It had already been proved to [[Porsche]] that a lower priced model would sell in great volumes, in the shape of the immensely successful [[Porsche 912]]. After the end of this model in 1969, Porsche realised that it was missing out on a very large chunk of customers - the problem had to be rectified. The solution to the very important problem came in the shape of the '''Porsche 914'''.

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Specials

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	*1976 - Porsche 918 - one built for Ferry Porsche, using 8-cylinder 908 engine, developing 300 BHP - one built also for Ferdinand Piech, in racing spec.		*1976 - Porsche 918 - one built for Ferry Porsche, using 8-cylinder 908 engine, developing 300 BHP - one built also for Ferdinand Piech, in racing spec.

			==See Also==
			{{Porsche}}

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Red marquis at 12:26, 11 September 2008

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			It had already been proved to [[Porsche]] that a lower priced model would sell in great volumes, in the shape of the immensely successful [[Porsche 912]]. After the end of this model in 1969, Porsche realised that it was missing out on a very large chunk of customers - the problem had to be rectified. The solution to the very important problem came in the shape of the '''Porsche 914'''.
	~~==A New Porsche for the Masses==~~

	It had already been proved to Porsche that a lower priced model would sell in great volumes, in the shape of the ~~immensley~~ successful [[Porsche 912]]. After the end of this model in 1969, Porsche realised that it was missing out on a very large chunk of customers - the problem had to be rectified. The solution to the very important problem came in the shape of the Porsche 914.

	===Strong Ties and a Departure From the Norm===		===Strong Ties and a Departure From the Norm===

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Photos

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Performance Differences and Money Matters

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	In 1976, VW's new boss, Rudolf Leiding, decreed that they no longer needed the 914 for its new business direction, and pulled out of the project. Rumored to have cost Porsche up to £70 million, the pull-out left Porsche on the verge of its darkest hour. However, the replacement was set to change all that, arriving in the shape of the [[Porsche 924]].		In 1976, VW's new boss, Rudolf Leiding, decreed that they no longer needed the 914 for its new business direction, and pulled out of the project. Rumored to have cost Porsche up to £70 million, the pull-out left Porsche on the verge of its darkest hour. However, the replacement was set to change all that, arriving in the shape of the [[Porsche 924]].

			==Photos==
			<gallery>
			Image:P01 1064 a5.jpg
			</gallery>

	==Models==		==Models==

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Performance Differences and Money Matters

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	===Performance Differences and Money Matters===		===Performance Differences and Money Matters===

	The Porsche 914/6 featured many upgrades over its VW-powered sibling. Most obvious was the performance difference - the 1.7 litre VW ~~lump~~ afforded the standard car with ~~weedy~~ performance, but the 2.0 litre, ~~80BHP~~ Porsche engine boosted the performance to class-leading at the time. The 914/6 also benefitted from longer specification lists, a large wealth of options, 911 disc brakes, a 911 steering system and a thick coat of sealant under the car to prevent rusting. Despite these changes, the 914/6 was still sold with the VW-Porsche tag, which undid most of the hard work Porsche had done differentiating the two models, in the buyers eyes - they stayed away.		The Porsche 914/6 featured many upgrades over its VW-powered sibling. Most obvious was the performance difference - the 1.7 litre flat 4 VW afforded the standard car with mediocre performance, but the 2.0 litre, 110BHP Flat 6, Porsche engine boosted the performance to class-leading at the time. The 914/6 also benefitted from longer specification lists, a large wealth of options, 911 disc brakes, a 911 steering system and a thick coat of sealant under the car to prevent rusting. Despite these changes, the 914/6 was still sold with the VW-Porsche tag, which undid most of the hard work Porsche had done differentiating the two models, in the buyers eyes - they stayed away.

	What did not help the car's case was the fact that, in the UK, it was only £200 cheaper than the 911. Although a few buyers appreciated the more forgiveable chassis, the vehicle was only produced in left-hand drive, writing the lucrative British market off the map.		What did not help the car's case was the fact that, in the UK, it was only £200 cheaper than the 911. Although a few buyers appreciated the more forgiveable chassis, the vehicle was only produced in left-hand drive, writing the lucrative British market off the map.
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	When, in 1973, the VW-powered engine increased in capacity to 2.0 litres, the 914/6 became a white elephant, providing no performance gains over the standard 914. Needless to say, it was struck of the pricelists, and Porsche formed a double model range formed of the 914 (still in original 1.7 capacity) and 914 2.0 (fitted with the new 100BHP engine from VW). The new power rise found favour with the motoring press, but buyers found the range confusing and surprisingly pointless. Sales were not as strong as Porsche were expecting, but it perservered with the model.		When, in 1973, the VW-powered engine increased in capacity to 2.0 litres, the 914/6 became a white elephant, providing no performance gains over the standard 914. Needless to say, it was struck of the pricelists, and Porsche formed a double model range formed of the 914 (still in original 1.7 capacity) and 914 2.0 (fitted with the new 100BHP engine from VW). The new power rise found favour with the motoring press, but buyers found the range confusing and surprisingly pointless. Sales were not as strong as Porsche were expecting, but it perservered with the model.

	In 1974, the 1.7 litre was updated to 1.8 litre capacity and, in European specification, power went up to 85 BHP. Unfortunately, the US emission laws strangled the power output of the new engine, which was only producing 76BHP - 4BHP down on the ~~twilight~~ 1.7. Safety features, such as three-point seatbelts, were fitted as standard.		In 1974, the 1.7 litre was updated to 1.8 litre capacity and, in European specification, power went up to 85 BHP. Unfortunately, the US emission laws strangled the power output of the new engine, which was only producing 76BHP - 4BHP down on the 1.7. Safety features, such as three-point seatbelts, were fitted as standard.

	In 1975, the 914 was entering its twilight years - in Europe, sales were falling off the chart, and customers seemed generally unhappy with the lack of power and very basic standard equipment. In the USA, limited editions were coming out with increased frequency, in an attempt to capture sales. Despite numerous colour chart revisions and new wheel designs, the 914 was winning precious few buyers.		In 1975, the 914 was entering its twilight years - in Europe, sales were falling off the chart, and customers seemed generally unhappy with the lack of power and very basic standard equipment. In the USA, limited editions were coming out with increased frequency, in an attempt to capture sales. Despite numerous colour chart revisions and new wheel designs, the 914 was winning precious few buyers.

	In 1976, VW's new boss, Rudolf Leiding, decreed that they no longer needed the 914 for its new business direction, and pulled out of the project. ~~Rumoured~~ to have cost Porsche ~~upto~~ £70 million, the pull-out left Porsche on the verge of its darkest hour. However, the replacement was set to change all that, arriving in the shape of the [[Porsche 924]].		In 1976, VW's new boss, Rudolf Leiding, decreed that they no longer needed the 914 for its new business direction, and pulled out of the project. Rumored to have cost Porsche up to £70 million, the pull-out left Porsche on the verge of its darkest hour. However, the replacement was set to change all that, arriving in the shape of the [[Porsche 924]].

	==Models==		==Models==

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	===Strong Ties and a Departure From the Norm===		===Strong Ties and a Departure From the Norm===

	The idea that the project would be a joint effort between Volkswagen and Porsche had been decided in the mid-1960s, when Ferry Porsche met VW's head honcho, Heinrich Nordhoff. The new car seemed perfect for both of them - it would provide Stuttgart with the desired entry level Porsche, and Wolfsburg with a new car which would broaden the appeal of the brand. The deal involved the two companies sharing development and building costs, sharing knowledge on handling and dynamics and mass-production. Also written into the contract was that the vehicle was to be supplied with both a VW-built four cylinder and a Porsche-built six cylinder. The ~~design~~ was ~~to be outsourced to Gugelot Design, a German~~ design ~~studio with some very contemporary ideas~~, and the finished article was unveiled in 1969, at the Frankfurt Motorshow.		The idea that the project would be a joint effort between Volkswagen and Porsche had been decided in the mid-1960s, when Ferry Porsche met VW's head honcho, Heinrich Nordhoff. The new car seemed perfect for both of them - it would provide Stuttgart with the desired entry level Porsche, and Wolfsburg with a new car which would broaden the appeal of the brand. The deal involved the two companies sharing development and building costs, sharing knowledge on handling and dynamics and mass-production. Also written into the contract was that the vehicle was to be supplied with both a VW-built four cylinder and a Porsche-built six cylinder. The car was designed by Heinrich Klie from the Porsche design center, and the finished article was unveiled in 1969, at the Frankfurt Motorshow.

	The car was to be marketed as a VW-Porsche, and this sparked distaste amongst Porsche enthusiasts - why was the prestigious Porsche name being saddled with such a mundane, mass-produced and un-sporting brand such as VW? However, once they got over the badge snobbery, a very interesting motor vehicle lay beneath. For a start, it was mid-engined, and was the first Porsche to be built with such a layout. Then there was the removeable Targa roof, the engaging chassis and the masses of storage space.		The car was to be marketed as a VW-Porsche, and this sparked distaste amongst Porsche enthusiasts - why was the prestigious Porsche name being saddled with such a mundane, mass-produced and un-sporting brand such as VW? However, once they got over the badge snobbery, a very interesting motor vehicle lay beneath. For a start, it was mid-engined, and was the first Porsche to be built with such a layout. Then there was the removeable Targa roof, the engaging chassis and the masses of storage space.

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	In 1975, the 914 was entering its twilight years - in Europe, sales were falling off the chart, and customers seemed generally unhappy with the lack of power and very basic standard equipment. In the USA, limited editions were coming out with increased frequency, in an attempt to capture sales. Despite numerous colour chart revisions and new wheel designs, the 914 was winning precious few buyers.		In 1975, the 914 was entering its twilight years - in Europe, sales were falling off the chart, and customers seemed generally unhappy with the lack of power and very basic standard equipment. In the USA, limited editions were coming out with increased frequency, in an attempt to capture sales. Despite numerous colour chart revisions and new wheel designs, the 914 was winning precious few buyers.

	In 1976, VW's new boss, Rudolf Leiding, decreed that they no longer needed the 914 for its new business direction, and pulled out of the project. Rumoured to have cost Porsche upto £70 million, the pull-out left Porsche on the verge of its darkest hour. However, the replacement was set to change all that.		In 1976, VW's new boss, Rudolf Leiding, decreed that they no longer needed the 914 for its new business direction, and pulled out of the project. Rumoured to have cost Porsche upto £70 million, the pull-out left Porsche on the verge of its darkest hour. However, the replacement was set to change all that, arriving in the shape of the [[Porsche 924]].

	==Models==		==Models==

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	===Performance Differences and Money Matters===		===Performance Differences and Money Matters===

	The Porsche 914/6 featured many upgrades over its VW-powered sibling. Most obvious was the performance difference - the 1.7 litre VW lump afforded the standard car with weedy performance, but the 2.0 litre, 80BHP Porsche engine boosted the performance to class-leading at the time. The 914/6 also benefitted from longer specification lists, a large wealth of options, 911 ~~disk~~ brakes, a 911 steering system and a thick coat of sealant under the car to prevent rusting. Despite these changes, the 914/6 was still sold with the VW-Porsche tag, which undid most of the hard work Porsche had done differentiating the two models, in the buyers eyes - they stayed away.		The Porsche 914/6 featured many upgrades over its VW-powered sibling. Most obvious was the performance difference - the 1.7 litre VW lump afforded the standard car with weedy performance, but the 2.0 litre, 80BHP Porsche engine boosted the performance to class-leading at the time. The 914/6 also benefitted from longer specification lists, a large wealth of options, 911 disc brakes, a 911 steering system and a thick coat of sealant under the car to prevent rusting. Despite these changes, the 914/6 was still sold with the VW-Porsche tag, which undid most of the hard work Porsche had done differentiating the two models, in the buyers eyes - they stayed away.

	What did not help the car's case was the fact that, in the UK, it was only £200 cheaper than the 911. Although a few buyers appreciated the more forgiveable chassis, the vehicle was only produced in left-hand drive, writing the lucrative British market off the map.		What did not help the car's case was the fact that, in the UK, it was only £200 cheaper than the 911. Although a few buyers appreciated the more forgiveable chassis, the vehicle was only produced in left-hand drive, writing the lucrative British market off the map.