Porsche 914 Specs by Generation
Updated 2026-11-03 · CarWhere Research
Quick answer
The Porsche 914 is covered here across 1 US-market generation, from the 914 (1970–1976), 4 trims in all. In the 914, output runs from 79 hp (914 1.7) to 108 hp (914/6).
914 914 specs (1970–1976)
What changed in the 914
A joint Volkswagen–Porsche mid-engine two-seater with a removable roof panel, sold as the VW-Porsche in Europe but as a Porsche in the US. The four-cylinder cars used VW flat-fours (1.7 liters at launch, a 2.0 from 1973, and a 1.8 from 1974), while the Zuffenhausen-built 914/6 used the 2.0-liter flat-six from the 911 T until 1972. Bumpers went matte black for 1973 and became heavier impact bumpers for 1975. Roughly 119,000 were built, of which about 3,300 were 914/6s.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 914 1.7Porsche quotes 80 PS (DIN); hp here is that figure converted, not a period US SAE rating. Hagerty cites 80–85 hp. | 1970–1973 | Targa | 1.7L air-cooled flat-4 | 79 | — | RWD | 5-speed manual | — | — | — | — |
| 914 2.0Porsche quotes 100 PS; US cars were rated lower (about 95 PS for 1973, about 84 hp by 1976 per Hagerty), so no single US figure is given. | 1973–1976 | Targa | 2.0L air-cooled flat-4 | — | — | RWD | 5-speed manual | — | — | — | — |
| 914 1.8Porsche quotes 85 PS (carbureted, non-US). US fuel-injected cars were rated in the mid-70s hp (sources cite 72.5–76); left null. | 1974–1976 | Targa | 1.8L air-cooled flat-4 (fuel-injected in US) | — | — | RWD | 5-speed manual | — | — | — | — |
| 914/6Porsche quotes 110 PS (DIN); hp here is that figure converted, not a period US SAE rating. Hagerty also cites 125 hp (SAE gross). Five-lug wheels; built at Zuffenhausen; about 3,300 made. | 1970–1972 | Targa | 2.0L air-cooled flat-6 | 108 | — | RWD | 5-speed manual, 4-speed Sportomatic | — | — | — | — |
Sources for 914: Porsche Classic: Model 914 (four-cylinder) · Porsche Classic: Model 914/6 · Hagerty: 2020 Bull Market selection – 1970–76 Porsche 914 · Wikipedia: Porsche 914 (cross-check) · Hagerty: The 914 Is No Longer Porsche's Ugly Duckling
0–60 mph figures are Porsche-claimed unless marked † (instrumented magazine test). "—" means we could not confirm the figure from a primary source. MSRP is US base price at launch, excluding destination.
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Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does a 914 1.7 have?
The 914 1.7 makes 79 hp from its 1.7L air-cooled flat-4.
What is the most powerful and quickest Porsche 914?
The most powerful 914 listed here is the 914/6 Targa at 108 hp.
What changed in the 914?
A joint Volkswagen–Porsche mid-engine two-seater with a removable roof panel, sold as the VW-Porsche in Europe but as a Porsche in the US. The four-cylinder cars used VW flat-fours (1.7 liters at launch, a 2.0 from 1973, and a 1.8 from 1974), while the Zuffenhausen-built 914/6 used the 2.0-liter flat-six from the 911 T until 1972. Bumpers went matte black for 1973 and became heavier impact bumpers for 1975. Roughly 119,000 were built, of which about 3,300 were 914/6s.
How can I see how a specific Porsche 914 was optioned from the factory?
Spec tables show what each trim offered; the options on an individual car are recorded against its VIN. A Porsche build sheet decoded from the VIN lists the factory option codes, original paint and interior, as the car was built.
Sources
Figures were compiled by CarWhere from Porsche press material and model pages first, then instrumented tests from the car press where Porsche did not publish a US figure.
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