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> Realistic Top speed of a 914
Jason 914-6
post Apr 25 2017, 01:57 AM
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Hi might be a dumb question but how fast do you think a 914 with a six or four in could go I'm talking like land speed fast. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)

Not a race car with spoilers/wings etc. but a narrow body low slung with tall gearing.
Any thoughts other than I'm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)
But the Gt class here in Australia is a soft record ( 2lt class and 3lt) and well !!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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post Apr 25 2017, 10:25 AM
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There are much better—and safer, cheaper—choices for top speed.

A stock 1997 Boxster would do 150 mph, and do it safely as long as everything is in order. The aero is balanced, etc. You can find these cars for well under $10,000—or half that in "less than perfect" shape. Spending a bit more will net you a 996, which is good for 175~ mph with relative safety (at least: it's been engineered to go those speeds). I suspect nearly any econobox today would also be better top-speed choice than a 914, but I know several have been built up for high speed. The good news is not much frontal area. The bad news is the car will need a splitter and a rear spoiler or rear wing—along with a host of small changes to keep everything on the car at speed—to get up there. And then you're still riding in something you really don't want to crash in at high speeds.

Top speed is really its own thing. Once upon a time, I did 177.865 mph on dirt as timed by USAC—with the tail wagging all the way down the course from 145 mph on. I got back and everyone asked, "WASN'T THAT THE BEST THING, EVAR!!!???" No, I thought. It was kind of interesting and more than a bit sketchy—and if I never have to do it again, that'll be fine with me. I've driven and ridden at higher speeds than that on the autobahn, and the reality is that there really isn't much skill involved—you just need good vision and the "courage" to keep the pedal pinned. It's neat once, but then it's just huge risk. At least for me. Some people really enjoy super high speeds.

Me? I'll stick to cornering and flowing roads and race tracks, running 30-80 mph—and maybe 100-140 mph on track. I just find cornering more rewarding than straight-line speed. That's not to say I don't have respect for those who are into drag racing or top speed. And, fortunately, there are some really cool events for the top-speed people in this country—from Bonneville to half-mile and one-mile events.
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There are much better—and safer, cheaper—choices for top speed.


yeah keep the fast shit on the track cant predict other drivers on public roads
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Jason 914-6   Realistic Top speed of a 914   Apr 25 2017, 01:57 AM
rgalla9146   I know that windshield trim and roofs depart the c...   Apr 25 2017, 04:37 AM
6freak   I know that windshield trim and roofs depart the ...   Apr 25 2017, 08:01 AM
SirAndy   A 914 is not a good choice for Land speed racing...   Apr 25 2017, 11:27 AM
Tom_T   Well, I've had my dead stock 73 2.0 /4 with st...   Apr 25 2017, 07:53 AM
76-914   The stock car's rear end becomes very light at...   Apr 25 2017, 08:29 AM
Steve   Besides aerodynamics, check the trans gear ratios....   Apr 25 2017, 08:30 AM
RobW   90 is a nice safe speed   Apr 25 2017, 08:37 AM
Robnxious   90 is a nice safe speed I agree wholeheartedly ...   Apr 25 2017, 08:58 AM
Dave_Darling   A stock 914 will do 120 MPH, given some room to ge...   Apr 25 2017, 09:41 AM
horizontally-opposed   There are much better—and safer, cheaper—choic...   Apr 25 2017, 10:25 AM
6freak   There are much better—and safer, cheaper—choi...   Apr 25 2017, 02:42 PM
mepstein   Use the engine from this 293 mph car. https://m.y...   Apr 25 2017, 10:57 AM
Andyrew   All the simulations I have done with my current se...   Apr 25 2017, 11:07 AM
Calwaterbear   All the simulations I have done with my current s...   Apr 25 2017, 06:10 PM
SirAndy   The things that matter most are frontal area, CD o...   Apr 25 2017, 06:43 PM
Andyrew   All the simulations I have done with my current ...   Apr 25 2017, 07:11 PM
ConeDodger   All the simulations I have done with my current s...   May 4 2017, 03:09 PM
SirAndy   Hi might be a dumb question but how fast do you th...   Apr 25 2017, 11:25 AM
naro914   I know Tony (Cracker) has done about 156 in his......   Apr 25 2017, 01:12 PM
Cracker   LOL Bob...you always get the 6 and 5 backwards (16...   May 5 2017, 08:02 PM
naro914   LOL Bob...you always get the 6 and 5 backwards (1...   May 5 2017, 09:09 PM
Cracker   LOL Bob...that was from our first trip to Road Atl...   May 6 2017, 04:39 AM
r_towle   Gearing will not be cheap. You might want to look ...   Apr 25 2017, 03:28 PM
mepstein   Gearing will not be cheap. You might want to look...   Apr 25 2017, 05:48 PM
Calwaterbear   Gearing will not be cheap. You might want to look...   Apr 25 2017, 06:12 PM
mepstein   Gearing will not be cheap. You might want to loo...   Apr 25 2017, 06:33 PM
Mark Henry   Not a race car with spoilers/wings etc. but a na...   Apr 25 2017, 05:26 PM
MoveQik   I've had my 3.2 with my stock 901 up to 130mph...   Apr 25 2017, 06:00 PM
Madswede   I've had my 3.2 with my stock 901 up to 130mp...   Apr 26 2017, 10:49 PM
Jason 914-6   Thanks for the input, If I run as a G/GT its an op...   Apr 25 2017, 08:15 PM
Andyrew   The following body and chassis modifications may...   Apr 25 2017, 09:44 PM
Jason 914-6   The following body and chassis modifications ma...   Apr 30 2017, 06:39 PM
iamchappy   I'm glad my car is gear limited, red line come...   Apr 25 2017, 08:45 PM
Coondog   I just want to change lanes on the freeway without...   Apr 25 2017, 09:49 PM
whitetwinturbo   .............there's a reason the tail is so H...   Apr 25 2017, 10:28 PM
ottox914   Doesn't the ultimate top speed depend on how h...   Apr 26 2017, 12:57 PM
Zippy69   Had the LS6 V8 914 up to 155 MPH at Pocono at 11:2...   Apr 27 2017, 02:20 PM
6freak   Had the LS6 V8 914 up to 155 MPH at Pocono at 11:...   May 1 2017, 08:50 AM
sechszylinder   Some time ago, I drove with approx. 118 mph on a g...   May 4 2017, 09:43 AM
SirAndy   Some time ago, I drove with approx. 118 mph on a g...   May 4 2017, 11:09 AM
sechszylinder   Some time ago, I drove with approx. 118 mph on a ...   May 4 2017, 12:08 PM
6freak   Some time ago, I drove with approx. 118 mph on a ...   May 4 2017, 02:55 PM
Treknwil   I had my stock 1970 1.7L up to 125, but it felt li...   May 4 2017, 12:02 PM
AZBanks   High speed is easy in a 914. You just need the pro...   May 4 2017, 10:04 PM
Al Meredith   I'm not sure Jake Raby still reads this site. ...   May 5 2017, 05:01 PM


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