 1.7 has narrow track width?, Wikipedia says 1.7 cars have narrower track widths. Is this correct? |
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| NoFeO |
 Apr 9 2022, 09:18 PM
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Wikipedia's 914 page says the track width of the 1.7 liter 914 is narrower than all other models.
(inches) 914 1.7: 52.6 / 54.1 all other 914: 53.6 / 54.4 1) Is this correct? 2) If this is correct, what is mechanically different? suspension components, hub/knuckle, something else? I see that the stock wheels are narrower for the 1.7, but the wider wheels of other models would not result in a wider track unless they also had a more negative offset. While this is possible, it would, I expect, be in conflict with the intended suspension geometry. The scrub radius would be increased, affecting steering behavior, among changes of other parameters. I don't think Porsche would do that. Am I wrong? Thanks to all who reply. |
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NoFeO 1.7 has narrow track width? Apr 9 2022, 09:18 PM
waltonsm From my research, the geometry of the a arms is id... Apr 10 2022, 09:15 AM Shivers My 72' 1.7 had some skinny rims on it from the... Apr 10 2022, 09:25 AM emerygt350 Interesting. Nothing I have come across has shown... Apr 10 2022, 09:27 AM
brant Yes it’s because of the narrow rims
Same reason... Apr 10 2022, 09:32 AM  |
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