Porsche 906 LH Coupé Specifications
The 906 LH was capable of achieving 174 mph/280 km/h with its 2-litre engine (906 K: 165 mph/265 km/h). At high speed the long tail started to create lift (opposite to downforce), which made the car go fast on the straight, but was dangerous to drive.
| Engine: |
6-cylinder boxer engine (four-stroke)
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| Displacement: | 1991 cc |
| Bore × stroke: | 80.0 x 66.0 mm |
| Performance at 1 / min: | 162 kW (220 PS) at 8000 |
| Max. Torque at 1 / min: | 206 Nm at 6400 |
| Compression: | 10.3: 1 |
| Valve control: |
One overhead camshaft each , chain control
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| Cooling: | Air cooling (fan) |
| Transmission: |
5-speed gearbox and limited slip differential; Rear wheel drive
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| Brakes: | Dual circuit disc brakes |
| Front suspension: |
Double wishbones with stabilizer
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| Rear suspension: |
Inclined wishbones with stabilizer and guidance through longitudinal struts
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| Front suspension: |
Coil springs with telescopic shock absorbers
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| Rear suspension: |
Coil springs with telescopic shock absorbers
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| Body: |
Plastic body with tubular space frame
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| Track width front / rear: | 1338/1402 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2300 mm |
| Tires rim: | VA: 5.50 / 15.00-15 on 7J × 15 HA: 6.00 / 15.00-15 on 9J × 15 |
| Dimensions L × W × H: | 4600 × 1680 × 980 mm |
| Empty Weight | 710 kg (1562 lbs) |
| Top Speed | 174 mph (280 km / h) |
