Porsche 906
| Porsche 906 Carrera 6 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Porsche |
| Production | 1966 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Group 4 Group 6 |
| Layout | RMR layout |
| Doors | Gull-wing |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0L (1991cc) flat 6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 580 kg (1,280 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Porsche 904 |
| Successor | Porsche 910 |
The Porsche 906 or Carrera 6 is a street-legal racing car from Porsche. It was announced in January 1966 and 50 examples were subsequently produced, thus meeting the homologation requirements of the FIA's new Group 4 Sports Car category to the number. The type would also compete in modified form in the Group 6 Sports Prototype class.