In the mid-1960s, as fuel injection systems swiftly replaced carburetors, Porsche enlisted Bosch to install a state-of-the-art slide-valve injection system in its 906, resulting in the 906E. This modification occurred as part of the transition from Weber carburetors. Concurrently, four 906Es were manufactured to participate in the 1967 Daytona and...
Porsche 906 Stretching It’s Legs For the first time in nearly 10 years, this 1966 Porsche 906 got to stretch its legs. After some mild preparation by CPR Classic, this 906 took to the track for a number of parade laps at The Thermal Club, in Southern California. As you...
Porsche 906E Le Mans Classic Porsche 906E n°906-157 First of the four 906 fitted with injection engine, first race: the 24h of Daytona 1967 driver: Jochen Rindt and Gerard Mitter. Finished 17th in performance index plateau 5 Le Mans Classic 2012...
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...
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The technology in racing during the mid 60s was shifting from carburetors to fuel injection. Porsche began experimenting and the Bosch injection system proved to be the most reliable. 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.
