1974 Porsche 914 Specifications

Specifications

1970 1971 1973 1974 1975 1976

Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel Monocoque
Production Years for Series :	1969 - 1976
Price :	$5,450-$6,055
Weight :	2030 lbs \| 920.793 kg
Chassis Range :	4742900001 - 4742921370

Performance

0-60 mph :	14 seconds.
Top Speed :	107 mph \| 172.163 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 4
Displacement :	1795 cc \| 109.5 cu in. \| 1.8 L.
Power :	72 BHP (52.992 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	94 Ft-Lbs (127 NM) @ 3400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	2.6 in \| 66 mm.
Compression :	7.3:1
Main Bearings :	4
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 :	105 Ft-Lbs (142 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

Transmission:
5 Manual

Production Figures

Total Porsche Production for 1974 :	21,029
914 Production (1969-1976) :	118,978
:	115646 Type 914/4; 3332 were 914/6; 2 were 914/8
Total 1974 914 production :	17,012
1974 Porsche 914

Dimension(s)

Targa

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	161.2 in \| 4095 mm.
Width :	65.0 in \| 1651 mm.
Height :	48.4 in \| 1229 mm.
Wheelbase :	96.5 in \| 2451 mm.
Front Track :	52.9 in \| 1344 mm.
Rear Track :	54.4 in \| 1382 mm.

Targa

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Exterior
Price :	$6,055
Weight :	2035 lbs \| 923.06 kg
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	161.2 in \| 4095 mm.
Width :	65.0 in \| 1651 mm.
Height :	48.4 in \| 1229 mm.
Wheelbase :	96.5 in \| 2451 mm.
Front Track :	52.9 in \| 1344 mm.
Rear Track :	54.4 in \| 1382 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 :	165SR15

Recall

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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1974 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$3,750
Avg. Household Income :	$13,900
Avg. Home :	$34,900
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.55

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Q: How fast is the 1974 Porsche 914? A: The 1974 Porsche 914 has a top speed of 107 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Porsche 914? A: The 1974 Porsche 914 has a wheelbase size of 96.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1974 Porsche 914? A: The 1974 Porsche 914 has a length of 161.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1974 Porsche 914? A: The 1974 Porsche 914 has a width of 65.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1974 Porsche 914 cost when new?A: The 1974 Porsche 914 cost approximately $5,450 to $6,055 (USD) when new.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1974 Porsche 914? A: The 1974 Porsche 914 was a Targa.

Q: What tires did the 1974 Porsche 914 have? A: The 1974 Porsche 914 had 165SR15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1974? A: Porsche produced 21,029 automobiles in 1974.

Q: How many 914 were produced? A: Porsche produced 118,978 examples of the 914 from 1969 to 1976.

Q: How many 1974 914s were produced? A: Porsche produced 17,012 examples of the 914 in 1974.

Q: What engines did the 1974 Porsche 914 have? A: The 1974 Porsche 914 had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (1795 cc | 109.5 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 72 BHP (52.992 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 94 Ft-Lbs (127 NM) @ 3400 RPM

Opposed 4 (1971 cc | 120.3 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 91 BHP (66.976 KW) @ 4900 RPM and 105 Ft-Lbs (142 NM) @ 3500 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1974 Porsche 914 have? A: The 1974 Porsche 914 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.