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1970 Porsche 914/6 Targa

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.
Confidence 95%
9140430720
Mid-engine roadster
Engine
Targa
Body
Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, West Germany
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Porsche 914/6

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Model Identifier 914 914/6
Year Code 0 1970
Variant Code 4 914/6
Submodel Code 3 Targa
Serial Number 0720 0720

Basic Information

MakePorsche
Model914/6
Year1970
Body StyleTarga
ManufacturerPorsche
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

EngineMid-engine roadster
Cylinders6
Displacement2.0L
Horsepower110 HP
ConfigurationFlat-6
Fuel SystemZenith Carburetors
Transmission5-speed manual
Assembly PlantStuttgart-Zuffenhausen, West Germany
Pattern SourcePorsche

Original Specifications (Matched to: 914)

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

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)