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1975 Porsche 914

The Porsche 914 was produced from 1969 to 1974 and was only available as a Targa-topped two-seater roadster powered by either a flat-4 or flat-6 cylinder engine. Porsche had introduced its new six-cylinder 911 in 1964 and company management initially feared it would alienate faithful buyers accustomed to the 356. Sharing its body and chassis with the 911, the 912 companion model was introduced, powered by the 'four' of the outgoing 356. The 912's eventual successor was the 914, wearing designs sketched by Hans Gugelot and developed under Ferdinand A. 'Butzi' Porsche. It featured a Karmann-built body, a removable Targa roof, and a mid-mounted, air-cooled engine.

1975 Porsche 914 photo
Targa
The 914 made its debut in 1969 at the Frankfurt Auto Show as a 1970 model and was sold as the 'VW-Porsche 914' by VW-Porsche GmbH in Europe and as the 'Porsche 914' by Volkswagen of America. Initially, it was offered in a choice of 11 exterior colors with standard painted bumpers. The fuel-injected engine was backed by a five-speed gearbox. Options included chrome bumpers, a vinyl covering for the built-in Targa-style roll bar, dual horns, fog lamps, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and pile carpeting. Only the driver's seat included fore-aft adjustment, while the passenger side included an adjustable footrest.

The Porsche 914 had outstanding handling and quickness, thanks in part to its near-50/50 weight distribution. The relatively small-displacement 1.7-liter engine later grew to 1.8- and finally 2.0-liters. Accolades earned during its existence included selection as Motor Trend magazine's Import Car of the Year for 1970.

For 1974, Porsche gave the 914 a slightly larger 1795cc base engine, while the optional engine that was introduced in 1973 remained the same. The 1.8-liter overhead-valve powerplant produced 72.5 SAE horsepower and was fitted with a Bosch fuel injection system. The optional 2-liter engine produced slightly more power, rated at 91 SAE. The 914 had a five-speed manual gearbox and disc brakes in both the front and rear.

1975 Porsche 914 photo
Targa
The 914 was available with several available packages/options including the performance group option and the appearance group. The appearance group added a leatherette-covered steering wheel, leather boot for the gearshift lever, dual-tone horn, center console with gauges and clock, and bumper-mounted foglamps. The performance options included cast alloy wheels, a front spoiler, plus stabilizer bars in both the front and rear.

The 914 was available in several color choices including Ravenna Green, Zambezi Green, Blue, Saturn Yellow, Phoenix Red, Sunflower Yellow, Alaska Blue metallic, Marathon Blue metallic, Gold metallic, Silver metallic, Signal Orange, and black.


by Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2011

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The Porsche 914 was introduced in September of 1969 as a collaborative effort between Porsche and Volkswagen to produce a sporty car. The car they came up with was a mid-engined vehicle with seating for two and featured a Targa top. A 4-cylinder boxer engine provided the power. Volkswagen needed a vehicle to replace the aging Karmann-Ghia while Porsche was looking for another option to add to their....
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Just happening to be the cheapest modern Porsche one could buy, the Porsche 914 debuted with a low price point to attract buyers. When first introduced at the Frankfurt Automobile Show in September of 1969, the Porsche 914 was a return to Porsches roots. The 914 was a much more affordable Volkswagen-based sports vehicle that was conceived to bring the pride and pleasure of owning a Porsche....
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1975 Porsche 914 Vehicle Profiles

1975 Porsche 914 vehicle information
Targa

Chassis #: 4752905155
Engine #: EC043209
1975 Porsche 914 vehicle information
Targa

Chassis #: 4752906850

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Performance and Specification Comparison

Price Comparison

1975 914
$6,050-$35,605
1975 Porsche 914 Price Range: $5,400 - $6,050

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Other 1975 Porsche Models
$10,000 - $14,430

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
16,231
96.50 in.
4 cyl., 102.46 CID., 85.00hp
$3,600 - $3,600
96.50 in.
4 cyl., 102.46 CID., 85.00hp
$3,600 - $3,600
28,403
96.50 in.
4 cyl., 102.50 CID., 76.00hp
4 cyl., 120.30 CID., 91.00hp
$4,500 - $5,000
17,012
96.50 in.
4 cyl., 109.54 CID., 72.00hp
4 cyl., 120.28 CID., 91.00hp
$5,450 - $6,055
11,200
96.50 in.
4 cyl., 109.54 CID., 72.00hp
4 cyl., 120.28 CID., 91.00hp
$5,400 - $6,050
7,924
96.50 in.
4 cyl., 120.28 CID., 86.00hp
$7,260 - $7,260

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