Home Archive 1970 Porsche 914

1970 Porsche 914 Coupe (Karmann)

First full production year. Joint venture with Volkswagen. Available with 4-cylinder VW engine or 6-cylinder Porsche engine (914/6). Mid-engine layout made it unique among Porsches.
9140221636
Mid-engine roadster
Engine
Coupe (Karmann)
Body
Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, West Germany
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Porsche 914

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Model Identifier 914 914
Year Code 0 1970
Variant Code 2 2
Submodel Code 2 Coupe (Karmann)
Serial Number 1636 1636

Basic Information

MakePorsche
Model914
Year1970
Body StyleCoupe (Karmann)
ManufacturerPorsche
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

EngineMid-engine roadster
Assembly PlantStuttgart-Zuffenhausen, West Germany
Pattern SourcePorsche
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1970 through 1976
Height52.0
Length163.9
Nameplate origin1970
Wheelbase89.4
Width63.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)