Realistic Top speed of a 914 Options

[Jason 914-6]

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)

[horizontally-opposed]

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.

[6freak]

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