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Here's a 908 motor on the dyno - the idea of this thing in a 914 is just plain nuts.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Flat Eight Powered 914 - The 914/8
Built in 1969 and based on a surplus, prototype 914 shell (hence the quad headlights and other non-production details), it was powered by a de-tuned type 908, 3 liter flat eight producing 260 HP @ 7,500 RPM. The car now resides in Stuttgart at the Porsche Museum.
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Can you imagine taking that thing to 9400 RPM? That would be great fun.
ReplyDeleteThat smile would last for a week.
DeleteOr a lifetime even.
DeleteWhat a lovely ride!
ReplyDeleteI have seen this car in real life at the Porsche Museum. Only 2 were produced, one was for Dr. Ferry himself. The type code is in fact 914/8. I suspect the project was quietly killed off, as this car would have surely overshadowed the 911.
ReplyDeleteEtienne
Etienne,
DeleteI must someday make a pilgrimage to Stuttgart myself, Porsche's museum seems dream-like.
I read elsewhere that Ferry hated the thing and refused to drive it...