Porsche 914
An Enthusiast's Guide
Seiten
2016
The Crowood Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78500-151-2 (ISBN)
The Crowood Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78500-151-2 (ISBN)
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The 914 was born into consistently confusing and troubled times at Porsche and Volkswagen. The idea of a non-911 Porsche in the late 1960s horrified many. A Porsche with an engine that wasn't in the back was simply unthinkable. Richard Gooding examines the story of a car of mixed parentage, which against the odds became a success in its relatively short, six-and-a half year lifespan. Around 119,000 cars were sold from 1969 to 1975, outselling contemporary rivals such as the Opel GT, and meaning it was the first mid-engined car to achieve six-digit sales. As a present-day classic, although challenging to some, low-slung looks and bright colours make the 1970s 914 period-perfect. Combined with near-ideal weight distribution and a low centre of grativity, its mid-engine layout means the 914 can achieve cornering G-forces comparable to the contemporary 911. The 914 was seen as a car that could inject a shot of glamour into VW's slightly worthy and dependable range of air-cooled cars.
Richard Gooding is a motoring writer with a car and Volkswagen obsession. A contributor to Volkswagen Driver and VW Motoring magazines, Richard has also sub-edited a diverse range of titles including Classic Car Weekly, Classic Cars, Land Rover Owner International and Practical Classics.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 22.04.2016 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Halftones, color; Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Ramsbury |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 189 x 246 mm |
| Gewicht | 450 g |
| Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Auto / Motorrad |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78500-151-5 / 1785001515 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78500-151-2 / 9781785001512 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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