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Depends on what you mean by "slow". If you're talking 0-60 or 1/4 mile times, or top speed, my 2.0L FI 4-cyl is slow. If you're talking track times on a tight circuit, however, no, it's pretty fast. I'm about 1 to 2 seconds slower on the main track at Firebird with my 914 in comparison to my '98 BMW M3. I have no trouble with driving my 914 in the faster groups at BMWCCA DE events, and have passed plenty of cars that would eat my 914 alive in a straight line test of speed. If I had a 3.0 L 6-cyl, my car would be nearly untouchable on most tracks. If I took a Lexus LS 400 to the track, it would be a complete joke in comparison to a typical 914. Heavy cars like the LS 400 are sprung so softly that they roll terribly on a tight track. Even stock 5-series BMW's (other than 540 sport or M5's) roll badly. So, from my perspective, a 914 is a pretty capable car.
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