 Is there a modern 914, Wondering if there is a 21st century equivalent |
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 Jul 11 2018, 06:11 PM
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I have been wondering a lot lately if there is an equivalent of a light weight sports car like a 914 made for today’s drivers. The 914 seems to have been focused on driving, rather than comfort: my 61 Falcon was no less comfortable or optioned. I know they have to pass safety and emissions. A toybaru?
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| Chris914n6 |
Jul 11 2018, 11:17 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,508 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I think it's the Nissan 240sx.
Common upgrades: 5 lug swap for bigger brakes and better wheel selection. Underpowered. 145hp is not enough for 2800lbs. Great driving dynamics. Cheap, at least until drifting took off. Now you can't find an unmolested example. Rust problems, mostly from the rear wing and C-pillar drainage. Easiest motor upgrade is the home market 200hp 2.0L turbo. Other swaps.... Nissan I6, V6 and V8, Toyota I6 and V8, plus SBC and LSx. Body kits galore. Sounds like a 914 to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| Dave_Darling |
Jul 13 2018, 05:32 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,287 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ Jul 11 2018, 10:17 PM)  I think it's the Nissan 240sx. Modern?? That's at least a couple of decades past being "modern"! Heck, I think they are now older than the 914 was in the year the 240sx first came out! That was 30 years ago, and the newest 914 was only 13 years old at that point... --DD |
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| mgp4591 |
Jul 14 2018, 12:42 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,806 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Jul 13 2018, 05:32 PM) QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ Jul 11 2018, 10:17 PM) I think it's the Nissan 240sx. Modern?? That's at least a couple of decades past being "modern"! Heck, I think they are now older than the 914 was in the year the 240sx first came out! That was 30 years ago, and the newest 914 was only 13 years old at that point... --DD And it's not even mid-engined.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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