Porsche 914 Badges: 1.8 (Liter)

More Displacement, Less Power
The 1974 model year marked the end of the 1.7L Porsche 914, as the less powerful 914 models were beefed up to a displacement of 1.8L. Unfortunately, horsepower actually decreased from 80 to 76 due to the introduction of emission control equipment and "detuning" to meet stricter environmental standards (details are available in the PERFORMANCE section). Reflecting the increased displacement, rear badging for Porsche 914 vehicles changed from "1.7" or "2.0" to "1.8" or "2.0" on 1974-1976 model year cars.
Current eBay listings for Porsche 914 "1.8" emblems (compare listed emblems with those pictured on this page to ensure authenticity and model year utilization):Porsche
914 1.8 Rear Emblems on eBAY
1974 - 1976 "1.8" Badge: Black Plastic
"1.8"
rear emblems delivered on all Porsche 914
1.8L models (1974-1976) are constructed of black
plastic. They are exactly 60mm long by 20mm high and
3mm thick. These engine size designation badges are attached to the
vehicles
by two 10 mm rear prongs
that fit through holes in the chassis and are subsequently secured via
speed nuts. The prongs are spaced 51 mm center to center, with a 4 mm
offset (higher on the right).
This mounting post spacing is uniform across all three engine size
designation
emblems (1.7, 1.8 & 2.0) permitting chassis production consistency.
NOTE: There
were only 18 1976 Porsche 914 1.8L vehicles
produced. While rear badges on the 1976 2.0L models are vinyl adhesive,
it is unknown whether the 1976 1.8L cars had a similar change or
retained plastic emblems (although the latter is much more likely). If
you
happen to own one of the exceptionally rare 1976 1.8L Porsche 914 cars
and it retains its factory rear badging, please ContactUs@P914.com.