Porsche 914

Porsche 914, Porsche and Volkswagen
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A flat sports car with a mid-mounted engine and removable roof, made together with Volkswagen.

The 914 was meant as a cheaper Porsche and was sold in Europe as the VW-Porsche. It was easy to drive thanks to its mid-mounted engine.

Materials: Steel monocoque body; four- or six-cylinder engine

Manufacture: Made by Karmann in Osnabrück and by Porsche in Stuttgart.

The pop-up headlamps and the flat front.

The broad hoop behind the seats.