Porsche was looking for an entry-level car substitute for the model 912. Cooperation with Volkswagen (4 cylinder 1.6-liter engine donor), with Karmann for Design, and Porsche 911 (front suspension). Descendant from the idea of 550, substituted by 924, 914 will be "mother" for Boxter mechanical disposition (together with 550 and 718 Porsche model).