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Originally Posted by Topless
PK,
Richard brought his 914 to the PCA breakfast today for show and tell. Air cooled 3.1L 6cyl, turbo with intercooler, 500rwhp, 1600 lbs soaking wet. Whew! That thing will easily outrun a Viper in a straight line and corner like a Cup Car.
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Holy sh__.
Is that the one on his web site? My First Porsche (or v-dub)was a 914. Always pined for a 914-6, though 500whp never crossed my mind (is it air-cooled?).
I knew a guy in school who had one with a V8. He’d actually pop spot welds allover the place (torque). After a night of horsing around, he’d come home with the whole car creaking like and old wooden floor.
To your point though, why is it such a challenge to milk meaningful HP out of these Boxsters. I guess though Richard undoubtedly started with all the best from the ground up, while we’re just strapping stuff on the outside.
I talked to him (Richard) briefly the other day, nice guy, to nice to pester with all my questions. If I catch him at one of the PCA events I will though.
Regards, PK