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Failure To Launch: Sports Cars That Disappointed Performance Fans

Porsche 914

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The Porsche 914 was built from 1969-76 as an entry-level model. It was designed and produced in cooperation with Volkswagen and is sometimes called a VW-Porsche 914. Behind the driver is a Volkswagen-derived flat-four engine with around 100 hp (via Porsche).

Porsche - Volkswagen Group
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It doesn’t sound like much because it wasn’t. Despite its low weight, this Porsche wasn’t really a sports car. It looked like one and was produced by a notable sports car company with the engine in the back. But unfortunately, you could beat it with a V8 family sedan.

Written by
Vukasin Herbez

Vukasin Herbez writes about classic American muscle, Japanese performance icons and landmark Ferraris for Motor Junkie. Vukasin's features explore the history behind the cars that defined each decade.

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