914 F8:

Here are some photos of the 914-8 with the factory908 engine installed tight fit.
Nice car: it has a lot of extra goodies that make it unique.
Headlights are two light per side.
I like the outside fuel filler cap, I did the same thing on my 914, it beats opening the trunk every time for gas.
Also the gear shifter rod runs in front of the passenger seat out towards the door and then runs back to the trans.

If any ones has any more photos that would be great to see them.

Enjoy

more 914 F8 engine

914 F8 front oil cooler

Front trunk 1

Sorry for got to add picture of the front trunk

front trunk #2

Gas filler out side

inside front trunk drivers side

gear shifter

I need to get one of 'em flat-8's for my car. Whata think $100K?

Paul

Inside driver's side

light cover

rear bumper

rear view

Side view

Ersnt with 914-8 at photo shoot for his book

I wonder what the shifting is like with the rod making a couple extra turns?

Ernst and Dave looking at the engine.
HuMMMM, I wonder if we replaced this with a SIX if they would notice

Silver 914-8 sun roof

QUOTE (URY914 @ Feb 8 2005, 07:44 AM)

I need to get one of 'em flat-8's for my car. Whata think $100K? Paul

I don't know about the price but your car at 1500lbs and 300 plus hp at 9,0000rpm.
Talk a bout a Screaming Eagle.

You would be truly unstoppable.

QUOTE (drew365 @ Feb 8 2005, 07:53 AM)

I wonder what the shifting is like with the rod making a couple extra turns?

I don't know , were not able to drive it for our selves.
If one works with the Factory and plans a media day for a Porsche Magazine, (Excellence, Panorama)you might get a chance.

I have a diagram of this set up, when I can I will scan and load it.

Thanks

minor hijack for something of interest. note the shape of the fender at the turn signal, and the lense too. did #4 have euro lenses? back to your previously scheduled programing.

k

Thanks for all the great pictures. I love seeing the history behind these cars and the "Could have been's"

QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Feb 8 2005, 08:06 AM)

minor hijack for something of interest. note the shape of the fender at the turn signal, and the lense too. did #4 have euro lenses? back to your previously scheduled programing. k

The 914-8 was a pre 914, Chassis #914111, I think they produced many one off's for the car.
The front fender is round and the front lens has a lift instead of a curve shape like the current 914's have.

In the Big 914 book from Germany you can see the clay mock up of this idea.

I do not understand the #4 question about euro lens.
In Europe the 914 front turn signal lens is two colors, Bottom white for the driving light used in the cities and the amber/yellow for the turn signal.
In the rear Amber for turn signal and Red for brake and driving light or first position on the light switch.

I hope that I did not mess up your question to much.

Thanks

Quilmes,
The the Ernst in the photos Ernst Haas?

Thanks -
Thom

QUOTE (dakotaewing @ Feb 8 2005, 08:22 AM)

Quilmes, The the Ernst in the photos Ernst Haas? Thanks - Thom

No sorry it's Ernst Mastenbroke ( I think that I just killed his last name) now I will get a call from Holland.

What the #^@* can't you spell my name right???

Kevin, I believe both the front and rears have the same shape as #4.

So were the 914-8 engines the twin cam or the single cam?

QUOTE (Quilmes @ Feb 8 2005, 05:25 PM)

What the #^@* can't you spell my name right???

the correct spelling is: Ernst-Jan Mastenbroek

I guess the second guy is Dave Fagan ?

the #4 question referes to #914114, which has got the same turn light lenses

here's one photo from the same shooting at "Schloss Langenburg"

there are lots of photos from 914111 at Dave Fagan's webpage

enjoy it

QUOTE (Gustl B @ Feb 8 2005, 08:35 AM)

QUOTE (Quilmes @ Feb 8 2005, 05:25 PM) What the #^@* can't you spell my name right???     the correct spelling is: Ernst-Jan Mastenbroek I guess the second guy is Dave Fagan ? the #4 question referes to #914114, which has got the same turn light lenses here's one photo from the same shooting at "Schloss Langenburg"

Thanks Gustl B, for the save.
You know the heat in Florida get's to ones head. Can't remember names???
I was wondering what the #4 was about?
Yes that is Dave, I have those photos somewhere just have to go find them.

Motor Klassik from 1/1990 did the article on this 914-8 and also the Silver 916
Called Jorgs Traum!!! I think that it is everyone dream.

Klaus Parr from the Porsche archives let me look through countless B&W photos, as the day was ending he told me " We also have many in Color photos, Racing 914-6 GT’s, 916 Catalogue etc.
I ask can I see them, It was already 6pm, he said I must come back another day, I was leaving the very next day.

QUOTE (Gustl B @ Feb 8 2005, 08:40 AM)

there are lots of photos from 914111 at Dave Fagan's webpage enjoy it

Thanks great web site, as you can tell I have been removed from this for some time now.
I hope to get back in the swing soon

Danke

Yes, the #4 car has the same inner fender details too. Really rough pounding and a welding seam from being a pre-porduction model.
Far as I know only the 2 flat 8 cars and the #4 (9141114) car are the only protypes to exist today.

Geoff

be sure that I couldn't tell the correct spelling out of my brain ... I have the book next to my computer

I own the Motor Klassik 01/1990 - nice article with superb photos

QUOTE

Klaus Parr from the Porsche archives let me look through countless B&W photos, as the day was ending he told me " We also have many in Color photos, Racing 914-6 GT’s, 916 Catalogue etc. I ask can I see them, It was already 6pm, he said I must come back another day, I was leaving the very next day.

damn, I bet this would be fantastic ...

I'd really love to see a 916 brochure
they have never been official

QUOTE (Bleyseng @ Feb 8 2005, 05:54 PM)

Yes, the #4 car has the same inner fender details too. Really rough pounding and a welding seam from being a pre-porduction model. Far as I know only the 2 flat 8 cars and the #4 (9141114) car are the only protypes to exist today. Geoff

nto really - #914120 also exists
it's in germany and needs to be restored

yep, hammered wheelwells too. the sill area detail on the f8 car would be interesting to compare. q & g, check out the oct 04 issue of excellence. specificly the wcc writeup. pictures of #914114 are included in the article. i tried to find some pictures using the search feature but it exceeded the time limit..

k

looks like this guy his having an orgasm

What is the story on the #20 car?

Great pics.

See how wide those headlamp covers are? I'd like to see the configuration of the headlamps in there.

Can someone explain all the stuff in the front trunk? What are those bottles?

-Britain

NOS!

QUOTE (Britain Smith @ Feb 8 2005, 10:37 AM)

Can someone explain all the stuff in the front trunk? What are those bottles? -Britain

Nitrous Oxide

I am not 100% sure,
I think that I was told: the White tubes have something to due with the gas heater (In silver at the bottom)like on the old VW buses.

QUOTE (Bleyseng @ Feb 8 2005, 06:32 PM)

What is the story on the #20 car?

hardly know anything about it ...

apparently it's a sport-o-matic prototype
this car was for sale in Germany for about € 50k (about $ 65k)
don't know if sold or not
don't know if it's complete or not

I was told, that once it belonged to the son of the boss from the BOSCH company

due to the right hand lower corner of the photo it was discovered in '95

sorry, that's all I know

QUOTE (URY914 @ Feb 8 2005, 07:44 AM)

I need to get one of 'em flat-8's for my car. Whata think $100K? Paul

Paul, I don't think you have enough metal left in your car to keep the frame from twisting!!!

SteveSr

Now tha we are on the subjset of 908 engine here are some shots from Bobby Rahal 908. at Rennsport

I think that the 914-8 had dual cam per side, and twin plug. Top wires in red bottom in black.

908 2

Let's try this again 908 2

908 3

908 4