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914-6 vs. 914-4...Your opinion |
Joshporsche |
Oct 22 2004, 08:07 AM
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914 addiction Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 27-July 04 From: St. George, UT Member No.: 2,408 |
Hey guys! I'm sure this has been hashed out a million times here, but i was just wondering how it feels to have a powerful 914-6. I own a totaled 2.0 and it's stock. Wrecked it right after high school. (good tires are important!!!) Interesting enough-my friend owned a 1998 454 suburban and my 914 was exactly as fast as it all the way to 98 mph when the suburban's governor kicked in. Here's my question-how fast is a regular 914-6? What car (speed wise) does it compare to? I understand all 914-6's will be different-but i would like to know about yours. Let me know your thoughts!
Josh |
cdn914 |
Oct 24 2004, 01:20 PM
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cdn914 Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Winnipeg, Canada Member No.: 1,801 Region Association: Canada |
I have owned a stock 914-6 for about 16 years, currently own another (project), and have owned about 10 914-4s, 1.7s and 2.0s - over the years. The 2.0 fours are great fun to drive and have wonderful motors, even in stock form. The 1.7s are always fun at speed but getting up to speed can at times be frustrating. The factory sixes have a character all their own. They certainly sound different (read wonderful) , and the engine sound alone still excites me each time I take it out for a run. In many ways, it is a simpler 914 than the 914-4s and the unique 914-6 parts on the car just add to its unique character. I consider the 914-6 to be a more attractive 911 Targa with the engine in its proper place, a properly fitting roof and better rigidity than its 911 Targa counterpart. Many modified 914-4s will outrun the factory 2.0 six but the exclusiveness and unique character of the six will always cause it to remain at the head of the marque. I like to consider the 914-6 to be the 914 model's revenge on the 911 as the 911 of the time period will always have to look over its shoulder for its "poor" sibling which can leave the 911 floudering in a spin around a curve. For this reason the 914-6 will always command a healthy respect in the Porsche clan, something the 914-4s still have to work harder to achieve. Most 911 owners now know better than to frown on the 914s, especially since the 914 continues to win the autocross at the Porsche Parades every year, but for those who need reminding of the stature of the 914, the 914-6, and its ultimate form - the 916 (914-6S?) - will continue to serve as reminders to them of which model had the better design right from the start. (IMG:http://www.rgrautoparts.com/cdn9146/canadaside.jpg)
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