The 914 marked Porsche's inaugural foray into mid-engine sports cars. In certain markets, it was branded as a VW-Porsche, owing to its utilization of Volkswagen flat-fours, starting at a displacement of 1.7 liters. Subsequent variants featured increased engine sizes of 1.8L and 2.0L. Sporting a distinctive targa roof, the 914 proved popular, boasting sales of over 118,000 units between 1969 and 1976.