These are standard specifications for the 1973 Porsche 914, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual
Chassis # 4732921032
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Chassis # 4732923664
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Auction entries : 2
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel Monocoque |
| Production Years for Series : | 1969 - 1976 |
| Price : | $4,500-$5,000 |
| Weight : | 2030 lbs | 920.793 kg |
| Chassis Range : | 4732900001 - 4732927660 |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | Volkswagen | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1680 cc | 102.5 cu in. | 1.7 L. |
| Power : | 76 BHP (55.936 KW) @ 4900 RPM |
| Torque : | 76 Ft-Lbs (103 NM) @ 4900 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.6 in | 66 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Bosch electronic port fuel injection | |
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1971 cc | 120.3 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 91 BHP (66.976 KW) @ 4900 RPM |
| Torque : | 109 Ft-Lbs (147 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.8 in | 71 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Bosch electronic port fuel injection | |
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Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 1973 : | 23,771 |
| 914 Production (1969-1976) : | 118,978 |
| : | 115646 Type 914/4; 3332 were 914/6; 2 were 914/8 |
| Total 1973 914 production : | 28,403 |
| 1973 Porsche 914 | |
Dimension(s)
Targa
Chassis # 4732921032
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Chassis # 4732923664
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 159.4 in | 4049 mm. |
| Width : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Height : | 48.4 in | 1229 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.5 in | 2451 mm. |
| Front Track : | 52.4 in | 1331 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Targa
| Price : | $5,000 |
| Weight : | 2030 lbs | 920.793 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 159.4 in | 4049 mm. |
| Width : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Height : | 48.4 in | 1229 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.5 in | 2451 mm. |
| Front Track : | 52.4 in | 1331 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : MacPherson struts with single lower transverse A-arms and longitudinal torsion bars Rear : Semi-trailing arms with coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 155SR15 |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 165SR15 |
Recall
| Component | WHEELS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V258000 |
| Notes | PORSCHE/AUDI CAMPAIGN NO BH.POSSIBILITY THAT M485 OPTIONAL-EQUIPPED VEHICLESMAY HAVE WRONG TYPE OF PRESSURE CAST ALLOY WHEEL RIM.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND REPLACING WITH PROPER TYPE WHEEL RIMS.) |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V105000 |
| Summary | THE BATTERY COVERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE MISSING, DAMAGED, OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW WATER TO CONTACT THE TOP OF THE BATTERY AND MIX WITH ACID. THIS MIXURE COULD CAUSE THE FUEL HOSES TO DETERIORATE AND LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW BATTERY COVER AND HOLD DOWN CLAMP, AND REPLACE ALL FUEL HOSES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY COVER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD LEAKAGE OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OFIGNITION, A VEHICLE FIRE AND PASSENGER INJURIES COULD RESULT.NOTE: OWNER SHOULD BE ALERT TO ANY STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT OR FUEL STAINS BENEATH THE VEHICLE. IN EITHER CASE, THE VEHICLESHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN AND THE DEALER SHOULD BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY. |
| Component | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19721201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V301000 |
| Notes | PORSCHE/AUDI CAMPAIGN NO BO.2 LITER ENGINE.POSSIBILITY THAT FRONT WHEEL HUBWITH POSITIVE CENTERING FOR WHEEL RIM WAS ERRONEOUSLY INSTALLED OMITTINGCENTERING DEVICE RECEIVER.IF CONDITION EXISTS, WHEEL WILL NOT PROPERLY SEATAGAINST WHEEL HUB, AND DURING OPERATION WHEEL RIM COULD BECOME LOOSE.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Porsche 914?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Porsche 914? A: The 1973 Porsche 914 has a wheelbase size of 96.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Porsche 914? A: The 1973 Porsche 914 has a length of 159.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1973 Porsche 914? A: The 1973 Porsche 914 has a width of 65.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Porsche 914 cost when new?A: The 1973 Porsche 914 cost approximately $4,500 to $5,000 (USD) when new.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1973 Porsche 914? A: The 1973 Porsche 914 was a Targa.Q: What tires did the 1973 Porsche 914 have? A: The 1973 Porsche 914 had 155SR15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1973? A: Porsche produced 23,771 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many 914 were produced? A: Porsche produced 118,978 examples of the 914 from 1969 to 1976.Q: How many 1973 914s were produced? A: Porsche produced 28,403 examples of the 914 in 1973.Q: What engines did the 1973 Porsche 914 have? A: The 1973 Porsche 914 had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (1680 cc | 102.5 cu in. | 1.7 L.) with 76 BHP (55.936 KW) @ 4900 RPM and 76 Ft-Lbs (103 NM) @ 4900 RPM Opposed 4 (1971 cc | 120.3 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 91 BHP (66.976 KW) @ 4900 RPM and 109 Ft-Lbs (147 NM) @ 3500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1973 Porsche 914 have? A: The 1973 Porsche 914 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Porsche 914?
How many 1973 Porsche 914 were produced?
How powerful was the 1973 Porsche 914? Was the 1973 Porsche 914 popular? Was the 1973 Porsche 914 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1973 Porsche 914?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Porsche 914? A: The 1973 Porsche 914 has a wheelbase size of 96.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Porsche 914? A: The 1973 Porsche 914 has a length of 159.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1973 Porsche 914? A: The 1973 Porsche 914 has a width of 65.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Porsche 914 cost when new?A: The 1973 Porsche 914 cost approximately $4,500 to $5,000 (USD) when new.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1973 Porsche 914? A: The 1973 Porsche 914 was a Targa.Q: What tires did the 1973 Porsche 914 have? A: The 1973 Porsche 914 had 155SR15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1973? A: Porsche produced 23,771 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many 914 were produced? A: Porsche produced 118,978 examples of the 914 from 1969 to 1976.Q: How many 1973 914s were produced? A: Porsche produced 28,403 examples of the 914 in 1973.Q: What engines did the 1973 Porsche 914 have? A: The 1973 Porsche 914 had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (1680 cc | 102.5 cu in. | 1.7 L.) with 76 BHP (55.936 KW) @ 4900 RPM and 76 Ft-Lbs (103 NM) @ 4900 RPMSimilar Automakers
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