Porsche 914 1969–1976 car dimensions: 3985 mm long, 1650 mm wide and 1230 mm high. Unladen weight is 940 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 370 litres.
The cabin is a simple two-seater cockpit with a fixed Targa bar and removable roof panel. Basic heater controls use three levers for fresh air, direction and heat, with a blower in the front trunk. airflow depends on engine speed and is often weak for defrosting. Air conditioning was never factory fitted but available as a dealer accessory on some cars. An optional centre console adds oil temperature, voltmeter and clock gauges. No modern driver aids appear in period specifications.
Two luggage compartments give practical space for a mid-engine sports car: roughly 160 litres in the front and 210 litres in the rear, for a combined 370 litres. The removable roof panel stores in the rear trunk and takes little room.
Payload is listed around 220 kg based on kerb weights near 950-1000 kg and a maximum permissible mass of 1220 kg. No factory towing capacities are stated in brochures or technical data.
The cabin offers anatomically correct sports seats with head restraints that give good lateral support for fast cornering while allowing free movement. The driver's seat adjusts forward-back plus four height and tilt settings to fit different drivers. Heating and ventilation adjust separately and continuously, with airflow directed to feet or upper body and a three-speed blower. Forced air extraction vents at the roll bar base keep the interior fresh. Space is generous for two with ample leg and elbow room, a padded dash, clear non-glare instruments, and door armrests with pockets.
Fuel consumption 8 l/100 km DIN for 1.7-liter models
Fuel consumption 9 l/100 km DIN for 914/6 models
Fuel tank capacity 62 liters
Recommended fuel 98 octane early years, 91 octane later
Engine oil change every 3100 miles
Four-wheel disc brakes, dual circuits, integral roll bar, collapsible steering column, three-point belt anchorages
The 1.7-liter engine burns Super fuel of various grades thanks to its 8.2:1 compression ratio and records 8 liters per 100 km on the DIN test method. The 914/6 six-cylinder unit records 9 liters per 100 km on the same test. The tank holds 62 liters for a practical range.
The air-cooled engine needs oil and filter changes every 3100 miles along with valve adjustment, spark plug replacement, and checks of the distributor, throttle linkage, brakes, and exhaust. Gearbox oil changes every 12400 miles. No chassis greasing is required.
Active safety comes from the low center of gravity, near 50/50 weight distribution, five-speed gearbox, and four large disc brakes that stay effective after repeated hard stops. The 914/6 adds ventilated front discs. A dual-circuit system with rear pressure limiter keeps the car stable. Passive safety includes crumple zones front and rear, a rigid passenger cell, an integral roll bar that protects even with the roof off, a safety or laminated windshield, three-piece collapsible steering column, recessed padded steering wheel, and a padded dashboard with soft knobs. The fuel tank sits protected behind the front luggage area and spare wheel.
The underside receives factory underseal for corrosion protection. The design supports reliable everyday use with high-speed durability when maintained on schedule.
Length 3985 mm, Width 1650 mm, Height 1230 mm, Wheelbase 2450 mm (914 1969–1976)
Sources: manufacturer data, Wikipedia, auer-automobile.de, Porsche Classic listing and auto-data.net/Pelican Parts.