Porsche 959 1987–1988

1 generation (959)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine2850 cm3 Gasoline

Power444 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

Germany

Trim

2.9 MT (450 PS)2.9 MT RWD (450 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Capacity2850 cm3

Max power (kW)331 kW

Valves per cylinder4

Engine power444 hp

Engine power450 PS

Maximum torque500 N*m

Turnover of maximum torque5500 RPM

Number of cylinders6

Max power at RPM6500 RPM

Stroke cycle67 mm

Compression ratio8.3

Cylinder bore95 mm

Engine code959.50

Engine model959.50

Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)

Timing beltDOHC

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutopposed

Engine placementRear

Boost typeTurbocharged

Bodywork

Height1199 mm

Clearance120 mm

Curb weight1450 kg

Front track width1504 mm

Back track width1549 mm

Full weight1770 kg

Width1840 mm

Number of seater2

Wheelbase2268 mm

Length4260 mm

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear6

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km15.0 l

Max speed310 km/h

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)3.9 s

Fuel98

Suspension and brakes

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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