Porsche 914: An Enthusiast's Guide

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The 914 was born into consistently confusing & troubled times at Porsche & Volkswagen The idea of a non-911 Porsche in the late 1960s horrified many A Porsche with an engine that wasn't in the back was simply unthinkable Richard Gooding examines the story of a car of mixed parentage which against the odds became a success in its relatively short six-&-a half year lifespan Around 119000 cars were sold from 1969 to 1975 outselling contemporary rivals such as the Opel GT & meaning it was the first mid-engined car to achieve six-digit sales As a present-day classic although challenging to some low-slung looks & bright colours make the 1970s 914 period-perfect Combined with near-ideal weight distribution & a low centre of grativity its mid-engine layout means the 914 can achieve cornering G-forces comparable to the contemporary 911 The 914 was seen as a car that could inject a shot of glamour into VW's slightly worthy & dependable range of air-cooled cars