PORSCHE 906

In 1965, the Porsche 904 GTS were regularly beaten by the Dino 206 in the mountain championship, so Porsche confided to his young development manager, a certain Ferdinand Piech, the creation of a new car. For a question of economy and time, some parts will be taken from the Porsche 904 (brakes, suspensions, hub carriers and 15-inch wheels) but a full freedom is left about the development of the chassis.
The choice of a fiberglass body and a tubular frame will be validated, and the weight gain will be 75 kg compared to the Porsche 904 GTS, containing the whole at only 620 kg.
The engine is a Flat 6 type 901/20 developing 210 hp with 1991 cm². Thanks to its aerodynamics worked and its reduced weight, the car is able of very good performance and a top speed of about 280 km / h, which was very fast given the displacement of the engine. 50 copies of the 906 will be produced in 1966 (+15 factory versions).

906 114 was ordered by its first owner (through Porsche Sonauto Dealer), Robert Buchet, a notorious driver who changed his 904 GTS for a more competitive car. At the reception, he brought the car at the start of the Montlhéry Coupe de Vitesse, which he won in April 1966.
He then took the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1966, and stop at the 9th hour and 18th position. For the rest of the 1966 years, the car took place in a dozen races including two victories. 906 114 will be involved in 14 events in the 1967 season and won 5 times (including the Magny Cours race). It won the French track Championship.

In 1968, this time in the hand of Mr Finkel, the car will be engaged in 16 races of Hill Climb races including 5 victories which will him the 3rd place in the French championship.

In 1969, Dr. Bonnemaison bought 906 114 and participated in seven races (including two victories) before changing hands with Louis Cosson for the 1970 season. During this season, 906 114 will be involved in 14 races (including 9 victories) and will participate in the 1970 Tour de France auto. It will reward its driver of the title of French champion of Hill Climb race for the same year. Then the car changes hands and the pace of racing slowed in the 70s/80s. More recently, and after a full restoration between 1994 and 1996 by the specialist Dieter Eissner, 906 114 has returned to the tracks with the participation in all major European historical races of notoriety (Tour Auto, Le Mans Classic, Goodwood, Targa Florio). The current owner acquired the vehicle in 2006 and engaged it at the Tour auto in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011 and at Le Mans Classic in 2008. Price upon request.

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Brand : Porsche

  • Type : 906

  • Vin : #906.114

  • Date : 22/04/1966

  • Origin : France

  • Color : White

  • Actual Title : French

  • Raced at 24h of the mans in 1966

  • 967 French winner of track Championship

  • One of the largest race history of any Porsche Carrera 6