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The Porsche 914-6 GT was a race car built by Porsche, based on the 914 model with a 6-cylinder engine and GT package. The 914-6 GT was a race configured version of the 914-6. The factory offered the GT option, which was distinguishable by its box-like steel fender flares. It quickly became known as the 914-6 GT and was raced employing different engine configurations. This included the 'T' specification, which was a basic 911 engine. Another popular configuration was to use a converted Carrera 6 engine.
Porsche only built 2 914/8s. The first was a development mule that Piëch used to prove the concept of a 914/8. The second was built for Ferry Porsche as a birthday present. Both are very unique 914s still owned by Porsche and regularly shown at the museum in Stuttgart. They had a 300 HP 3.0L 908 engine and a 916 transmission, and was never registered for the street. This was a test bed and a prototype.
For 1974 a 1.8-liter engine replaced the 1.7 and had a new type of electronic fuel injection called AFC (air flow control), or ‘L’ Jetronic. This same basic injection was used on 911s in the late-’80s. Unfortunately, due to emissions regulations, the 1.8 made just 76 hp, less than the smaller engine it replaced. The standard steel wheels were changed to 5.5-inch wide VW units. Rubber bumper guards now adorned the rear and the headlight surrounds were changed from white to black plastic. US cars got the infamous ignition seat-belt interlock buzzer. This was also the year of the limited edition series.
Porsche 914/4 (1.8L) Specs
1974-1975 Porsche 914 1.8L Specifications Engine 1.8 L Flat 4 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Air/oil-cooled Valvetrain Pushrod-actuated overhead valves Injection Port injection Bore X Stroke 3.66 in/93 mm x 2.60 in/66 mm Displacement 109.50 cu-in/1,795 cc Horsepower 76 bhp @ 4800 rpm Torque 100 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm Compression Ratio 7.5:1...
1974 Porsche 914 LE
Porsche produced two limited edition 914 models: the Creamsicle and Bumblebee, the latter created to celebrate the Porsche's domination of the Can-Am series with the Type 917. The Bumblebee was finished in black with contrasting Summer Yellow lower sections. Many otherwise optional items were standard on these limited edition models, including driving lights, dual horns, a leather covered steering wheel, and a centre console with clock etc. 500 of each type were manufactured.
Porsche-914 Codes
Porsche 914 Model Numbers   Standard Equipment = Basic Equipment (no appearance or performance group) Appearance Group = Comfort Equipment Performance Group = Sport Equipment Order type code, by digit number: 1=Type, 2=Model, 3=Design, 4=Equipment (Trim), 5=Engine, 6=Gearbox Transaxle: 1970-72 (914/11 5-speed manual (Tailshift)) Transaxle: 1973-76 (914/12 5-speed manual (Sideshift))...
Porsche 914/4 Vehicle Type Codes Year Model Engine Code Displ (cc) HP DIN @rpm Bore (mm) Stroke (mm) Compression Fuel Transmission 1970 914/4 W 1679 80/4900 90 66 8.2:1 MPC 914/11 1971 914/4 W 1679 80/4900 90 66 8.2:1 MPC 914/11 1972 914/4 EA 1679 80/4900 90 66 8.2:1 MPC...
Porsche 914 Tune Up Specifications
Porsche 914 Tune Up Specifications Valve Clearance with engine cold Description 1700cc 4-Cylinder 1800cc 4-Cylinder 2000cc 4-Cylinder 2000cc 6-Cylinder Intake 0.006 in. (0.15mm) 0.006 in. (0.15mm) 0.006 in. (0.15mm) 0.0039 in. (0.1mm) Exhaust 0.006 in. (0.15mm) 0.006 in. (0.15mm) 0.006 in. (0.15mm) 0.0039 in. (0.1mm) Ignition Timing (Vacum Line(s) Disconnected)...
Porsche 914 Torque Specifications
Porsche 914 Torque Specifications Engine Description lb f ft. kg f m Oil Drain Plug 16 2.2 Retaining nut for oil screen cover 9.4 1.3 Nuts for rocker arm shaft 10 1.4 Cylinder head nuts 23 3.2 Engine support bolts(crankcase) 21.7 3 Bolt for blower impeller hub 23 3.2 Flywheel...
Porsche 914 Lubricants & Fuel Specifications Description Temperature Range Recommended Type Capacity Engine Oil Below 5F (-15C) SAE 10W, 10W-30 3.2 qt (3.0 liters) 914/4 without filter change. 3.7 qt (3.5 liters) 914/4 with filter change. 9.5 qt (9.0 liters) 914/6 with filter change 5F to 32F (-15C to 0C)...
Porsche 914/4 Vehicle Type Codes Year Model Liters Engine Code Displacement (cc) HP DIN @rpm Bore (mm) Stroke (mm) Compression Ratio Fuel System Transmission Type 1970 914/4 1.7 W 1679 80/4900 90 66 8.2:1 MPC 914/11 1971 914/4 1.7 W 1679 80/4900 90 66 8.2:1 MPC 914/11 1972 914/4 1.7...
Porsche 914
Porsche 914 VIN, Engine, Transmission & Chassis Numbers Our reader already know we have an in-depth VIN decoder for Porsche models, so this post is all about knowing what the VIN range for each model year of Porsche 914. Some important notes for the Porsche 914 VIN researchers out there...
Porsche 914 Pricing
German pricelist for 1974 model year Porsche 914 1.8-litre, 63 kW 2.0-litre, 74 kW VW-Porsche 914-4 DM 13.990 DM 14.990 Comfort-package incl. velour carpets, sports steering wheel, leather gear lever boot, dual-tone horn, centre console with voltmeter, clock, oil temperature gauges and storage compartment with padded lid, halogen headlamps, automatic...
Porsche 914
Porsche 914 History & Story Porsche needed an entry-level car to replace the 912 and Volkswagen needed a sports car to replace its Karmann Ghia, so the forces were joined to build a sports car that would be an affordable Porsche and a modern Volkswagen. Given the type 914 designation,...
Drivers View Porsche 917K On Track A visor-cam in a $20 million Porsche 917K? Absolutely. Let driver Bruce Canepa and RACER take you inside the coveted 4.5-liter flat-12 Le Mans icon during a race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during the recent Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion event where Canepa duels...
Porsche 917K Onboard Video filmed during Rennsport Reunion IV, in 2011 at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, California. Chassis 016 was originally driven by Pedro Rodriguez and Leo Kinnunen for John Wyer’s Gulf Oil sponsored racing team during the 1970 World Sportscar Championship (what is today the World Endurance Championship,...
Epic Porsche 917 On-Track Shakedown Hosted by Porsche Cars North America, Rennsport Reunion V once again brings together an extraordinary gathering of significant Porsche vintage and current racecars, as well as the motorsports figures who have designed, engineered, and driven them to victory in the world’s most famous sports car...
Triple test: Porsche 917, Ferrari 512S and Lola T70 Porsche 917, Ferrari 512, Lola T70 – perhaps as great a concentration of sports car heritage as you could find in a single pit garage. And Motor Sport was at Donington Park to drive them. Your chauffeur? Dario Franchitti. For the October...
Porsche 917K Racing at Spa A works car, this 917 was entered at Le Mans in 1969 for Vic Elford and Richard Attwood as a 917 LH. The British pairing led for 18 hours and by six laps until clutch issues signalled the beginning of the end for the final...
Porsche 917K Track Video This is a video of a 1969 Porsche 917 (chassis 025) racing at Monza Circuit during the “1000 km Challenge” race revival, a 3 hours race in which race cars from 1960 to 1970 compete for the victory. This Porsche 917-025 was built for Porsche AG as...
Monterey 2021—How to Start the 1970 Porsche 917 K How do you start a Porsche race car? It might be more involved than you think. Watch and listen in for a quick lesson with Paul Lanzante, owner of Unit Four Limited, as he instructs on the proper method for starting...
Porsche 917K racing at high speeds! (brutal flat-12 sound) The 917 Kurzheck is very rare and very expensive. However, on a racetrack like Spa-Francorchamps you just gotta do what you gotta do, right? Drive it like you stole it! This was recorded during the Classic Endurance Racing 1 (one hour race)...
Porsche 917 Driving Impressions
The Porsche 917 – What They Said We found some great interviews from back in the day on what drivers thought about driving the mighty 917. Below we took excerpts and quotes from the drivers who were brave enough to drive the Porsche 917. Brian Redman The below appeared in...
In 1996 the 30 years of the Canadian – American Challenge Cup series were celebrated, better known as CanAm and which only ran for 9 seasons (1966-1974), although it stood out for using the cutting edge technology of the moment. The CanAm series gave more than enough action to keep it in the memory of the...
The Engines Engine Type 912 – 12 Cylinders The Porsche House made it the norm since 1967 to participate in the tests for the Manufacturers’ Championship only with new machines, because the cost of developing and building them was partially offset by the sale of the used units at the end of each season. This...
A total of 30 drivers managed to win races during the four-year period between 1968 and 1971. Here’s the breakdown: The 30 drivers who won at least one race with points for the World Brand Championship formed, among themselves, a total of 26 different winning pairs. These are the most successful:...
Porsche 917 History
A Brief History In mid-1967 the International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced that it had decided to modify the regulations pertaining to the Sport Prototype, Sport and Gran Turismo categories. As a result, the World Brands Championship was on the brink of the greatest crisis in its history. Many were the...
Which Is Better? Do you have around £85,000 on your next car? Then look no further… We’ve brought together the BMW M3 Competition and the Porsche 911 Carrera to find out which car you should go for! When it comes to performance, both of these cars easily offer more than...
Porsche 917/30 Can-Am
Porsche 917/30 Specifications type Racing Car built at Germany production 6 units engine Air Cooled, Magnesium/Aluminum Alloy Flat-12 position Mid Longitudinal aspiration Twin Eberspacher Turbos ignition Twin Spark, Dual 12V Distributors block material RZ5 Magnesium Alloy w/Chromal Cylinders valvetrain Gear Driven DOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl fuel feed Indirect, Mechanical...
Screw Forced Induction. This is Perfect. The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 ($222,340 CAD as specced, ~$198,000 USD) is a high-revving, naturally aspirated sports car that mixes pure driving delight with precision track driving. Commanding over 500 horsepower and a nine-thousand RPM redline, Porsche claim the 911 GT3 can launch itself...
Take My Money A special surprise for us on day of Goodwood as we arrived at Porsche’s secret location outside of the FOS. After our last video of the GT3 on track, I simply couldn’t resist the opportunity to drive the new 992 Touring PDK on the road! And spoiler:...
Affordable Supercars Drag Race Mat’s lined up in the super rare (and super expensive!) Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti, and he’s alongside Yianni in his Lamborghini Aventador SV and an ES Motor-tuned 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Now trust us, the stats on each of these cars are insane! Starting with...
Porsche 917/10
1972 Porsche 917/10 Specifications type Racing Car production years 1971 – 1972 built at Germany engineers Hans Mezger, Helmut Flegl production 14 price $ $78,000 successor 1973 Porsche 917/30 Spyder engine 912.51 180º Flat 12 position Stressed Mid Longitudinal aspiration Twin Turbo ignition Twin Spark, Dual 12V Distributors block material...
Test Driving a Porsche 996 Turbo with 700 hp The Porsche 996 Turbo is often dismissed by many – with it’s strange headlight styling and underwhelming appearance it’s no suprise. However what if I told you it might be one of the best tuner cars ever? With an extremely overbuilt...
1971 Porsche 917 Langheck Specifications 4.9 L Flat 12 Engine Spec type Racing Car built at Germany engine Air Cooled 912.10 Flat-12 w/Dry Sump Lubrication position Mid, Longitudinal aspiration Natural ignition Twin Spark, Dual 12V Distributors block material RZ5 Magnesium Alloy w/Chromal Cylinders, Aluminum Alloy Cylinder Heads valvetrain Gear Driven...
1970 Porsche 917 Langheck Specifications 4.5 L Flat 12 Engine Spec type Racing Car built at Germany engine Air Cooled 912.10 Flat-12 w/Dry Sump Lubrication position Mid, Longitudinal aspiration Natural ignition Twin Spark, Dual 12V Distributors block material RZ5 Magnesium Alloy w/Chromal Cylinders, Aluminum Alloy Cylinder Heads valvetrain Gear Driven...
Porsche 917 KH Martini
1971 Porsche 917 Kurzheck Specifications type Series Production Car production years 1970 – 1971 released at 1969 Geneva Motorshow built at German body stylist Gerhard Schroeder engineers Helmut Flegl, Paul Hensler production 12 engine Air Cooled 912.10 180 Flat-12 w/Dry Sump Lubrication position Stressed Mid Longitudinal aspiration Natural ignition Twin...
1970 Porsche 917 K
1970 Porsche 917 Kurzheck Specifications type Series Production Car production years 1970 – 1971 released at 1969 Geneva Motorshow built at German body stylist Gerhard Schroeder engineers Helmut Flegl, Paul Hensler production 12 engine Air Cooled 912.10 180 Flat-12 w/Dry Sump Lubrication position Stressed Mid Longitudinal aspiration Natural ignition Twin Spark,...
Porsche 935/78 Specifications type Racing Car built at Weissach, Germany engineers Norbert Singer engine Type 935/71 Boxer-6 position Rear, Longitudinal aspiration Twin KKK Turbochargers block material Aluminum valvetrain 4 Valves per Cyl fuel feed Bosch Fuel Injection displacement 3211 cc / 195.95 in³ bore 95.8 mm / 3.8 in stroke...
Porsche 935/77
Porsche 935/77 Specifications This is the spec sheet for the Porsche 935/77. Note there was also a 1.4 Liter “Baby” Porsche 935 and those specs can be found here. type Racing Car built at Weissach, Germany engineers Norbert Singer engine Type 935/71 Boxer-6 position Rear, Longitudinal aspiration Twin KKK Turbochargers block...
Porsche 935/76 Specifications type Racing Car built at Germany engineers Norbert Singer production 2 units engine Type 930/72 Boxer-6 position Rear, Longitudinal aspiration KKK Turbocharger block material Aluminum valvetrain SOHC, 2 Valves perCyl fuel feed Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection displacement 2856 cc / 174.28 in³ bore 92.8 mm / 3.7...
New Porsche 935 at Goodwood This is the new Porsche 935 supercar, a track dedicated super limited edition Porsche based on the GT2 RS and designed to celebrate the original Porsche 935 of the 70’s! Here are all the details and what it’s like to drive…...
Porsche 935 Tribute Specifications Concept: Single-seater near-standard non-homologated race car. Basis: Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991.2) Weight/dimensions: Weight: ca. 1,380 kg Length: 4,865 mm Width: 2,034 mm (incl. side mirrors) Total height: 1,359 mm Wheelbase: 2.457 mm Engine: Water-cooled 6-cylinder aluminium twin-turbo rear-mounted boxer engine and rigid suspension; 3,800 cc;...
Porsche 934/5 racing at Spa, Nürburgring and Monza Based on the newly introduced 911 Turbo (930), Porsche first created a Group 5 competition car (935) and then readied a Group 4 version (934) for the 1976 season. In addition to the obvious mechanical differences, the 934 would be available to...
Monterey 1977 Porsche 934 Visor Cam with Gunnar Jeannette Take a turbocharged spin with pro racer Gunnar Jeannette in a 1977 Porsche 934.5 at Monterey where the 3.0-liter single turbo flat-six engine does its best to keep up with fire-breathing twin-turbo 935s during practice....
1976 Porsche 934 Turbo RSR Sound – Warm Up, Accelerations & HUGE Flames!! During an Historic racing weekend at Monza circuit, I had the opportunity to film this very rare original 1976 Porsche 934 Turbo RSR. Using the 930 as a basis, the 934 RSR was a racing version of...
Porsche 934/5
Porsche 934/5 Specifications Engine Flat-six engine Position Rear, Longitudinal Aspiration KKK Turbocharger Valvetrain SOHC Fuel Feed K-Jetronic Mechanical Injection Displacement 2993cc / 182.64 in³ Compression 10.3:1 Power 485 bhp @ 7000 rpm Specific Output 162.04 bhp per litre Torque 434 ft lbs @ 5400 rpm Redline 8500 rpm Body/Frame Unit...
Porsche 934
Porsche 934 Specifications Engine Flat-six engine Position Rear, Longitudinal Aspiration KKK Turbocharger Valvetrain SOHC Fuel Feed K-Jetronic Mechanical Injection Displacement 2993cc / 182.64 in³ Compression 10.3:1 Power 485 bhp @ 7000 rpm Specific Output 162.04 bhp per litre Torque 434 ft lbs @ 5400 rpm Redline 8500 rpm Body/Frame Unit...
The Differences Between the 991.1 and 991.2 We have all seen these debates all over forums and Facebook groups countless times but feel like very few have taken an approach that A) focuses on the more technical side (vs. opinion-based) and B) comes from people who have actually owned and...
Porsche 936/81
Porsche 936/81 Specifications Specs 936/81 Spyder (1981) Engine: 6-cylinder boxer engine (four-stroke) + two exhaust gas turbochargers with two intercoolers Displacement: 2650 cc Bore × stroke: 92.3 x 66.0 mm Power: 620 hp @ 8000 rpm Torque: 398 ft lbs @ 6450 rpm Compression: 7.2: 1 Cooling: Air cooling (fan),...
Porsche 936:78
Porsche 936/78 Specifications Specs 936/78 Spyder (1978) Engine: 6-cylinder boxer engine (four-stroke) + two turbochargers + two intercoolers Displacement: 2140 cc Bore × stroke: 87.0 x 60.0 mm Power: 580 bhp @ 8500 rpm Torque: Compression: 7.0: 1 Valve control: Two overhead camshafts each with steering wheel drive Cooling: Air...
Porsche 936/77 Specifications Specs 936/77 Spyder (1977) Engine: 6-cylinder boxer engine (four-stroke) + two turbochargers Displacement: 2142 cc Bore × stroke: 83.0 x 66.0 mm Power: 540 bhp @ 8000 rpm Torque: 361 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm Compression: 6.5: 1 Valve control: One overhead camshaft with chain drive each...
Porsche 936/76 Specifications Specs 936 Spyder (1976) Engine: 6-cylinder boxer engine (four-stroke) + one exhaust gas turbocharger Displacement: 2142 cc Bore × stroke: 83.0 x 66.0 mm Power: 520 bhp @ 8000 rpm Torque 356 ft lbs at 6000 rpm Compression: 6.5: 1 Valve control: One overhead camshaft with chain...
Singer Vehicle Design – Jersey Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Jersey Commission. At the heart of the Jersey Commission is the 4.0L, naturally-aspirated, air-cooled flat-six. For this car, the owner has specified a 6-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. The engine itself is presented with...
​Porsche 956B-114
​Porsche 956-110 (1983) A rare bird, even by 956 standards, this is one of just four chassis built for the world championship to what is now known as 956B specification. Of these just three survive, chassis 956/116 being completely destroyed in the crash at Spa in 1985 which tragically claimed...
​Porsche 956-110 (1983)
​Porsche 956-110 (1983) One of just two privateer 956’s to beat the Works Rothmans 956, 956-110 is a super original, highly successful car and the second 956 bought by John Fitzpatrick Racing in 1983. Sponsored by J David it made its Group C debut at the 1983 Le Mans, running...
​Porsche 956-008 Works
​Porsche 956-008 Works (1983) A Rothmans factory 956 newly built for the 1983 Le Mans. Driven by the stellar German pairing of Stefan Bellof and Jochen Mass, the race was story of what-ifs as it qualified third, led the race for the first four hours before a catalogue of issues...