The Porsche 914 has long lived in the shadow of its more celebrated siblings, but the rare 1970 914/6 proves there’s far more to this mid-engine targa than its reputation suggests. While most 914s made do with a modest flat-four producing around 80 horsepower, the six-cylinder version borrowed a 2.0-litre...
What if the Porsche 914 had never been considered the oddball of the lineup? That’s the question Fifteen Eleven Design set out to answer with their radical restomod—a stunning reengineering of the classic 914 that transforms it into something genuinely ferocious. The original four-cylinder engine has been replaced. In its...
The 1974 Porsche 914 is one of those cars everyone loves to hate. It’s been called slow, cheap, and “not a real Porsche” thanks to its Volkswagen roots and modest power. But spend time with one, and the story changes. Developed jointly by Porsche and VW to replace the 912...
The Porsche 914 has long divided opinion over whether it’s a “real” Porsche, especially since many collectors own 911s and 356s but avoid the 914. Confusion stems from Europe, where four-cylinder 914s were sold as Volkswagens, while in the U.S. both versions were badged as Porsches. The car traces back...
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...
Porsche’s long-standing relationship with Volkswagen was reinforced in 1969 with the debut of the 914, a Porsche-developed, mid-engine Targa sports car built by Karmann in Osnabrück. Volkswagen needed a successor to the ageing Karmann-Ghia, while Porsche was seeking an additional, more affordable model to expand its range. Unveiled at the...
The Porsche 914, once known as Porsche’s humble entry-level model, was an affordable, slow, and often overlooked car from the 1970s. But somehow the folks at Fifteen Eleven Design, a UK-based company, has transformed this classic into something extraordinary. This reimagined 914 now houses a 3.8-liter flat-six engine from the...
In a bold move away from the usual 911 restorations, 9WERKS TV brings you an exclusive look at the latest project by UK-based restoration specialists, Fifteen Eleven: a Porsche 914 restomod. This rejuvenated classic promises to ignite excitement with its blend of vintage charm and contemporary performance. The 914, a...
The Porsche 914 often stands as one of the most underrated models in the manufacturer’s storied history. Lacking the striking aesthetics and the high-performance reputation of its 911 counterpart, the 914 has been labeled by some as the poor man’s Porsche. Its partnership with Volkswagen, leading to some European variants...
Porsche 914-6 Is An Absolute Classic After expressing an interest in racing, saying it “looked like fun,” Mr. Jack Griffin found himself strapped to a race car contesting the 12 Hours of Sebring. Sure it was his first time sitting in a proper race car, but he had four days...
Introducing the Porsche 914 PCM Sportscar & Classic Specialist Ben Musu introduces the mid-engine, two seater sports car in this showcase video. ...
Porsche 914/6 Targa Racing Cars Tribute This video is dedicated to some Porsche 914/6 Targa in a racing version that I have had the pleasure of seeing in action in recent years. The clips were made in historic Hillclimb races such as Bologna-San Luca and Bologna-Raticosa. Others on tracks like...
1970 Porsche 914-6 Review We go for a drive in the 1970 Porsche 914-6...
1970 Porsche 914/6 – The Mid-Engine Flat 6 You Need to Drive The Porsche 914-6 may only have 110hp but its 2.0l flat 6 from the 911T is a distinct character change from the standard flat 4. This tactile mid engine sports car with removable roof and dog leg shifter...
1974 Porsche 914-6 GT Jay Leno Review Hans Lapine and Eric Shea stop by the garage to talk 914 history with Jay and to test drive Eric’s 1974 Porsche 914-6 GT tribute car....
1973 Porsche 914/6 Video Review This 1973 Porsche 914-6 was the owner, Marco’s car when he was in high school, originally a four-cylinder. He sold it and bought it back later, in pieces, with no engine, but the full 914/6 bodywork. It now features a 2.5L twin-plug flat-six engine, and...
Quick Test Drive of the PORSCHE 914/6 from 1971 This is not an ordinary 914. It is the version with the 6 cylinder engine, known as the Porsche 914/6. This particular example has been fully restored and mechanically rebuilt in Germany about nine years ago. It was a bare metal restoration!...
Porsche 914/6 Pictures...
