Porsche built only 3,350 examples of the 914/6 between 1969 and 1972. Conceived as a more affordable alternative to the 911, the standard 914/6 struggled to compete on performance alone. To meet the needs of serious privateer racers, Porsche responded with the far more focused 914/6 GT and an accompanying GT conversion kit.
The GT received substantial upgrades, including modified 911 S brakes, additional chassis bracing, steel fender flares, a front-mounted auxiliary oil cooler, wider wheels, and a stripped, lightweight interior. Weight savings continued with a plexiglass rear window, fiberglass body panels, and a padded leather steering wheel.
Power came from a special 2.0-liter Carrera 6 engine producing 212 horsepower, paired with a five-speed dogleg gearbox from the contemporary 911 S. This transmission was further enhanced with a Porsche 904-derived input shaft, interchangeable second gear, and a limited-slip differential.
Featured in a Jay Leno’s Garage episode, this particular car is a factory-built 914/6 GT—one of only 16 produced. It holds special significance as the first customer GT constructed, though it was delivered last due to bespoke specifications.
In the video, Jay Leno teams up with Randy Pobst to examine and drive this exceptionally rare 1970 914/6 GT. Alongside a racing journalist’s insight into its backstory, the episode delivers a thorough technical breakdown and a spirited on-road evaluation that highlights the car’s unexpected performance.
Source: Jay Leno’s Garage
