Is there a later 914?, Later than Porsche claims |
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Is there a later 914?, Later than Porsche claims |
davep |
Feb 15 2004, 09:03 AM
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Okay, so conventional wisdom says the last 914 made was 4762904075.
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davep |
Feb 17 2004, 10:50 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,195 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
To me, the 912E was the follow-on car to the 914. It seemed to be a half-hearted measure because it was only for the NA market for one year, and they did put considerable effort into the unique parts to make the car happen. Sure it was a type 4 2.0L, but it had unique fuel injection, exhaust, and sheet metal. The transmission was also unique. I don't know how they justified the cost of development over such a short production run. It seems to be a stop-gap measure to bridge the 914 and the 924 using available parts. Certainly the 924 was a major shift in design: front engine and water cooled. Porsche was probably reluctant to bet the business on the 924 considering the conservatism of the Porsche owners. ( they didn't make a REAL Porsche after the 356). Yeah, right.
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