Racing Porsche 906 Carrera 6 1966 was auctioned for $2.2 million (25 photos)

A Porsche 906 Carrera 6, built in 1966, went under the Sotheby's auction hammer. The car has real racing experience and underwent a complete restoration before being sold. The final price of the lot was $2,205,000.





The model became one of the most successful in the racing history of the Porsche brand. Already in its first race, the 1966 Daytona 24-hour marathon, the 906 won. The total number of his first places is in the dozens.

The Porsche 906 was the successor to the 904. A new space frame made of steel tubes was developed for it. The lightweight fiberglass body was blown in a wind tunnel to achieve maximum streamlining. The car weighs only 580 kilograms.

The car is powered by a two-liter six from the Porsche 911 R. It has a magnesium crankcase, titanium connecting rods and a forged steel crankshaft. The engine develops 210 hp. at 8000 rpm. The car reaches a maximum speed of 280 km/h with it.

Many Porsche 906s produced were destroyed in race track accidents. They are now especially prized by collectors for their rarity and great success in the past. The presented car participated in approximately 80 official races, winning many of them. The car has undergone an engine replacement and a complete restoration.