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1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6
VIN: 906-119
<font size = "4">Recommissioned by Canepa to build the
ultimate Porsche prototype street car
<font size = "4">Over $600,000+ invested in engineering,
design, custom upgrades, and restoration
Extensive upgrades for dramatically improved street drivability and
functionality
<font size = "4">All upgrades engineered to preserve the
original chassis and be able to 100% revert back to period-correct
race configuration
Full heat insulation in cabin, electric air conditioning, tuned
suspension and modified drivers seat for improved ride quality,
road application brake pads, removable steering wheel, gas-strut
doors for easier entry, camera system for left and right side of
the vehicle, Avon tires
Electronic fuel injection, including warm up regulator, cold start,
etc., leading to a smoother and more efficient driving
experience
Internal mufflers with tapered racing style exhaust system
<font size = "4">1 of 65 examples built by Porsche
Paintwork refinished by Canepa's in-house restoration facility
<font size = "4">The last of the street-legal race cars built
by Porsche
Canepa's Porsche 906-119 Carrera 6 Recommissioning
Canepa has extensive experience in making what others dream of
doing, and bringing those dreams into reality. Having designed and
completed numerous high-quality race-to-street Porsche commissions,
the idea of taking Porsche's last iteration of "street-legal race
car" and making it into the ultimate prototype streetcar was an
exciting undertaking. Beginning with this 1966 Porsche 906 Carrera
6, chassis 119, a car with true racing pedigree in both design and
with authentic period racing history, the goal was to create the
ultimate street Porsche prototype that was enjoyable in all
conditions. No small task, but Canepa began what would become a 3+
year design study and engineering exercise that resulted in the
finest street-legal Porsche 906 ever created.
There were 3 critical points that Canepa's recommissioning would
end up addressing: Driving enjoyment, comfort, and reliability.
Each change was engineered and devised in order to make the
experience of being in the 906 that much better at any given
moment, ensuring that you'd want to enjoy driving it not for an
hour, but for a week. Bruce Canepa, understanding the importance
and investment value of preserving the original integrity of the
car, determined that all upgrades on this 906 would be designed to
be installed without any permanent modifications to the body or
chassis. This allows a future caretaker to revert the car back to
100% period correct in a short period without damage from the
modifications.
Technology has the ability to take something already great and make
it that much better, and the Porsche 911R-based 2.0L flat six
engine, originally equipped with carburetors, was given a dose of
21st century tuning technology. With a proprietary intake manifold
system with a fly-by-wire throttle, the 2.0L engine became a highly
tunable electronic fuel-injected flat six engine. After dyno
testing, the 906 made substantially more power than a standard
906's 210hp. MoTec was the ECU of choice to manage the host of
features that the car was now able to take advantage of, such as a
warm up regulator, cold start, and even adjusting to different
altitudes. A custom muffler system was installed inside of the
tapered racing-style exhaust, preserving the motorsport design of
the twin exhaust without the race car level of noise. The fuel
system was upgraded to accommodate for the pressures required for
the electronic fuel injection, including the addition of a surge
tank. With the addition of MoTec, this also unlocked other features
laid out in the MoTec dash unit located inside of the cabin,
including a speedometer, an rpm gauge, temperatures, and even a
fuel gauge. An upgraded 175 amp alternator was installed to
accommodate for the car's increased electrical requirements, with
the MoTex system automatically adapting the engine based on the
number of systems running. In addition, custom left and right
rear-facing cameras were installed on either side of the vehicle,
with screens on each side of the cabin giving complete visibility
and peace of mind for drivers looking out for their blindspots.
One of the greatest challenges of road-going race cars is heat
management within the cabin, and Porsche 906 Carrera 6 cars are no
exception. With the car's oil tank in the front right of the car
along with oil lines running through the cabin, Canepa devised a
way to route the oil lines out of the cabin, going alongside the
sidepods and through the firewall. The entire cabin was insulated
to continue the quest against imposing heat but also providing a
level of sound dampening. In addition, a Classic Retrofit air
conditioning system was devised in order to provide ample comfort
in the cabin, no matter how hot it may be outside or how hard you
drive. Dual condensers were fabricated to mount to the rear of the
car underneath the engine lid, with custom bracketry created to
firmly mount to the tube frame chassis. In order to keep all of the
cool air inside, and from outside air from coming in, the cabin was
thoroughly sealed so it became a cocoon of comfort. Additional
attention was directed to engineering the door hinges of both
driver and passenger, designed with custom gas-struts which not
only opens the doors higher similar to a Mercedes-Benz 300SL
Gullwing, but they remain in a fixed position for easier ingress
and egress. Paired with the removable steering wheel, this allows
for a much easier entry and departure from the driver's seat
without having to be an olympic gymnast. The 906 seat was
extensively tested and fitted in order to accommodate for a much
better driving position, instead of the traditional lay-flat
position the driver now is able to lean comfortably.
Next was the handling underpinnings of the Carrera 6. Originally
designed as a road-going race car, the 906 already danced a fine
line between its duality. Canepa decided to exploit that duality
with a series of modifications to increase its streetability while
maintaining its performance. The shock absorbers were revalved for
increased rebound to adsorb city street bumps, paired with street
specification brake pads that are predictable in all weather
conditions and manageable in stop-and-go traffic. Riding on Avon
street-spec tires completes the 906's suspension modifications for
a comfortable yet exciting driving experience.
The 906 was finished off by removing racing stripes and refinishing
its paintwork at Canepa's in-house body and paint shop facility,
ensuring that it looked as if it was just delivered from the
Porsche factory.
A recommissioning would not be complete without extensive road
testing to ensure that all systems and designs worked in harmony.
Bruce Canepa personally has driven this car for countless hours,
relaying information to Canepa's technicians to dial in the final
adjustments that only a seasoned racing driver is attuned to. "It
sounds and feels fantastic when you're driving it. All the great
sounds coming out of it, and the driving feedback is second to none
while being comfortable in the cabin."
After the recommissioning had been completed, an investment of
$600,000+ and 3 years in total was put into the 906 to become the
ultimate prototype street car. Unmatched comfort and performance in
a race car for the street, this car is unlike any o...for more
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