Porsche 914: Options & Equipment
The Porsche 914 was offered for the 1970–1976 model years. This page documents 28 equipment codes across 4 trims for the United States market, grouped into 7 categories. Select a trim at left to see its specific options and standard equipment. “No charge” marks no-cost equipment and “—” marks an option whose period price has not yet been sourced. Showing 1973 prices: “Not offered” marks equipment that wasn’t on that year’s order sheet, which is different from a price we haven’t sourced.
Background
The 914 was developed jointly by Porsche and Volkswagen as a two-seat car with its engine mounted ahead of the rear axle and a removable fibreglass roof panel that could be stored in the rear luggage compartment. Karmann built the bodies. In Europe the four-cylinder car was sold as the VW-Porsche, while in North America both versions were sold as Porsches.
The four-cylinder 914 used a Volkswagen Type 4 flat-four with Bosch electronic fuel injection, of 1.7 litres at first and 1.8 litres for 1974 and 1975. A 2.0-litre four was added for 1973. The gearbox was a five-speed manual derived from the 911’s.
The 914/6, built from 1970 to 1972, used the 2.0-litre flat-six of the 911T and was assembled by Porsche. The 1974 Limited Edition, offered in North America, was finished in black with yellow trim or in cream with red trim. For 1976, the final US year, only the 2.0-litre car was offered.
Body Styles
Model Range
| Trim | Body | Model years | Curb weight | Base price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 914 | Targa | 1970–1975 | 900 kg | $6,300 |
| 914 2.0 | Targa | 1973–1976 | 970 kg | $7,250 |
| 914/6 | Targa | 1970–1972 | 940 kg | $6,099 |
| 914 Limited Edition | Targa | 1974 | — | $6,565 |
Transmission
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 1973 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Sportomatic semi-automatic 4-speed transmission (5-speed manual standard) | 914, 914/6 | Not offered |
Packages
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 1973 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Appearance Group (chrome bumpers, vinyl-covered roll bar, dual-tone horn, bumper fog lights, pile carpet, leather or leatherette steering wheel) | 914, 914 2.0 | Not offered | |
| — | Appearance Group (leatherette steering wheel, centre console with clock and gauges, shift-lever boot, dual-tone horn, bumper fog lights) | 914 Limited Edition, 914, 914 2.0 | Not offered | |
| — | Performance Group: pressure-cast alloy wheels, front and rear anti-roll bars, front spoiler | 914, 914 2.0 | Not offered | |
| — | Performance Group #1: front and rear spoilers, front and rear anti-roll bars, pressure-cast alloy wheels | 914 2.0 | Not offered | |
| — | Performance Group #2: as Group #1 but with forged alloy wheels | 914 2.0 | Not offered |
Chassis & Brakes
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 1973 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Front and rear anti-roll bars | 914 2.0, 914 Limited Edition, 914 | Not offered | |
| — | Bilstein shock absorbers | 914 2.0 | Not offered |
Exterior Design
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 1973 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Front spoiler | 914 Limited Edition, 914 2.0 | Not offered | |
| — | Chrome bumpers | 914, 914 2.0 | Not offered | |
| — | Racing stripes | 914 | Not offered | |
| — | Tinted glass all round | 914, 914 2.0 | $100 | |
| — | Tinted windshield only | 914, 914 2.0 | — observed $70 (1974) | |
| — | Heated rear window | 914, 914 2.0 | Not offered | |
| — | Intermittent windshield wipers | 914, 914 2.0 | Not offered | |
| — | Underbody coating | 914 2.0 | Not offered |
Comfort & Assistance
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 1973 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Centre armrest console with storage | 914, 914 2.0 | — observed $15 (1971) · $25 (1974) | |
| — | Air conditioning (port/dealer installed) | 914, 914 2.0 | Not offered |
Infotainment & Audio
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 1973 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Blaupunkt "Emden" AM/FM radio | 914 | Not offered | |
| — | AM/FM radio | 914, 914 2.0 | Not offered | |
| — | Retractable antenna, left side | 914 2.0 | Not offered | |
| — | Blaupunkt AM radio | 914 2.0 | Not offered | |
| — | Blaupunkt AM/FM radio | 914 2.0 | Not offered | |
| — | Blaupunkt AM/FM stereo radio | 914 2.0 | Not offered | |
| — | Blaupunkt AM/FM stereo radio with cassette | 914 2.0 | Not offered | |
| — | Blaupunkt AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track | 914 2.0 | Not offered | |
| — | Wolfsburg AM radio | 914 | Not offered |
Interior Personalisation
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 1973 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Leather-covered steering wheel | 914 | Not offered |
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Sources
Compiled from period Porsche brochures, Porsche press releases and technical specifications, Porsche’s approved-wheel bulletins, US-market paint and specification listings, EPA fuel-economy data and, for model years no Porsche document covers, published reference works. Figures are provisional historical data provided without warranty.
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