Is 914 a mid engine?

The Porsche 914 or VW-Porsche 914 is a mid-engined sports car designed, manufactured and marketed collaboratively by Volkswagen and Porsche from 1969 until 1976. It was only available as a targa-topped two-seat roadster powered by either a flat-4 or flat-6 engine.

What engine is in a 914?

Porsche 914 1.7 Specifications
ENGINE 1.7L DOHC 8-valve I-4/ 79 hp @ 4,900 rpm, 97 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm
L x W x H 156.9 x 65.0 x 48.4 in
WHEELBASE 96.5 in
WEIGHT 2,072 lb

When was Porsche 914 made?

Between 1969 and 1975, 115,631 four-cylinder 914 vehicles were built. Most of the vehicles were exported to the USA, where the 914 was marketed exclusively as a Porsche without the VW suffix. As a result, it is one of the best-selling sports cars in the world.

What is a 914 worth?

Much like anything else, how much you pay for a classic 914 will depend on a few factors like condition or specification. At the time of writing, some are available for as little as $14,000, both in four-cylinder and six-cylinder form, but for that, expect one that may require a little work doing.

Are Porsche 914 fast?

It could spring from 0 to 62 mph in 13 seconds and reach a top speed of 72 mph. The 914-6, on the other hand, packed a 911T-borrowed 2.0-liter, boxer-four, 108-horsepower mill and tipped the scales at 940 kilos (2,075 pounds).

Is it fun to drive 914?

914s were also simple, affordable, and easily maintained, qualities that few later-model cars can claim. Most of all, 914s are really fun to drive. Pushing a 914 of any stripe near its limits on curvy roads is about the most fun a person can have with clothes on.

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How much does it cost to restore a Porsche 914?

I completely restored my 914 about 10-years ago on a rust free CA car and spent about $12K in parts with a lot of horse trading to bring my total restoration cost in at about $20K.