Classic of the month
VW-Porsche 914/6
The VW-Porsche 914/6 jointly developed by Volkswagen and Porsche and built in 1970 represents a unique legacy project in our classic car collection. Together with the 914, the /6 was the world’s first mid-engined sports car to achieve production numbers in six figures, while also serving as a sign of things to come with the Porsche Boxster. You could also call it the first step towards an independent Porsche that was more affordable than the 911. The 914/6 was considered exemplary for clarity, spaciousness, and passive safety. One of its design features was the distinctly long wheelbase compared to the length of the vehicle.
Photo: Tim Schulze
Photo: Tim Schulze
Karmann bodywork, Volkswagen engines, Porsche assembly
Porsche sourced the 914/6 model’s bodywork from Karmann in Osnabrück and its engines from Volkswagen before final assembly at the Porsche plant in Stuttgart Zuffenhausen. The 914/6 itself remained as good as unchanged from its launch in 1969 until its end in 1972 with a total of 3,332 built. The model on show at the ZeitHaus museum is equipped with a 1,991 cc six-cylinder boxer motor delivering 80 kW or 110 bhp for a top speed of 201 km/h. The ex-showroom price at the time was 19,980 DM.
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The cross-brand collection of the Autostadt's Zeithaus automobile museum comprises more than 270 vehicles from over 60 manufacturers.
A visit to the Zeithaus Museum is possible daily with a valid admission ticket during Autostadt opening hours.