914 S - 911 Slayer That Never Was, Hagerty Article Options

[DennisV]

Even with 260 horsepower, the 914 S would have stood out as the most powerful road-going Porsche of its era had it seen the light that awaits at the end of a production line.

The Flat-Eight–Powered Porsche 914 S Is the 911 Slayer That Never Was

[BillJ]

Finding a 908 engine is easier said than done hehe. Or afforded for that matter. In reality the 914-6 was already a 911 slayer. It bested all the 911s that entered LeMans in 1970 and quite a few of the top tier cars as well.

[ctc911ctc]

Finding a 908 engine is easier said than done hehe. Or afforded for that matter. In reality the 914-6 was already a 911 slayer. It bested all the 911s that entered LeMans in 1970 and quite a few of the top tier cars as well.

I tried to buy one a few years ago (through a Vasek broker) - as we entered into the plus 200K range I left the conversation

I understand that various attempts have been made putting (2) 914 2L (or similar) engines have been joined in attempt to approximate a 908 engine........any information?

[mepstein]

Finding a 908 engine is easier said than done hehe. Or afforded for that matter. In reality the 914-6 was already a 911 slayer. It bested all the 911s that entered LeMans in 1970 and quite a few of the top tier cars as well.

I tried to buy one a few years ago (through a Vasek broker) - as we entered into the plus 200K range I left the conversation

I understand that various attempts have been made putting (2) 914 2L (or similar) engines have been joined in attempt to approximate a 908 engine........any information?

I’ve seen type 1 engines combined to make a horizontal eight but never any type 4’s. Even if you could do it, you’re building an engine that doesn’t fit into a 914 without major work. Especially when an H6 “drops” right in. Like it was made that way - lol.
People make odd stuff all the time but just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I’ve often thought of building a silver 914-8 inspired car. Copy the exterior - easy enough and put in a high raving 2.5 based aluminum engine. It would be close enough for me and something I could achieve within my skill set.