Porsche 906 E Specifications
The technology in racing during the mid 60s was shifting from carburetors to fuel injection. Porsche began experimenting and after a lot of development had developed a competitive system. The Bosch injection system proved to be the most reliable and produced the best results. Though the performance did not increase, it did provide superior throttle response over the Weber carburetors, and it was easier to tune. To compliment the new engine, a new body was created which reduced drag levels. Porsche dubbed the resulting car, with its new engine and body work, the 906E, with the ‘E’ representing ‘Einspritzung, or injection.
| type | Racing Car |
| released at |
1966 24 Hours of Daytona
|
| built at | Germany |
| production | 54 |
| engine | 901/20 B6 |
| position |
Mid, Longitudinal
|
| aspiration | Natural |
| block material |
Magnesium Alloy
|
| valvetrain |
SOHC, 3 Valves per Cyl
|
| fuel feed |
Bosch Fuel Injection
|
| displacement |
1991 cc / 121.50 in³
|
| bore | 80 mm / 3.1 in |
| stroke | 66 mm / 2.6 in |
| compression | 10.3:1 |
| power |
164.1 kw / 220 bhp @ 8100 rpm
|
| specific output |
110.5 bhp per litre
|
| bhp/weight |
356.56 bhp per tonne
|
| torque |
196 nm / 144.6 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm
|
| body / frame |
Fiberglass Body over Steel Spaceframe
|
| driven wheels | RWD |
| steering |
ZF Rack & Pinion
|
| f suspension |
Wishbones w/Coil Springs
|
| r suspension |
Wishbones w/Coil Springs
|
| curb weight |
617 kg / 1360 lbs
|
| wheelbase |
2300 mm / 90.6 in
|
| front track |
1338 mm / 52.7 in
|
| rear track |
1402 mm / 55.2 in
|
| length |
4113 mm / 161.9 in
|
| width |
1680 mm / 66.1 in
|
| height |
980 mm / 38.6 in
|
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| top speed |
~273.53 kph / 170 mph
|
