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Porsche 959 {959}

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 95.00 mm × 67.00 mm 3.74 in × 2.64 in
Cylinders F-6
Displace 2.8 litre 2849 cc (173.857 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.30:1
Fuel system Bosch Motronic fuel inj.
Maximum power 450.5 PS (444.3 bhp) (331.3 kW) @ 6500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 3.60 s
0-100 mph 8.30 s
0-100 km/h 3.70 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 11.80 s
Standing km 21.60 s
Top speed 300 km/h (186 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 306.41 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 500.0 Nm (369 ft·lb) (51 kgm) @ 5000 rpm
bmep 2205.4 kPa (319.9 psi)
Specific torque 175.5 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code 959.50
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.42
Unitary capacity 474.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2268 mm
wheelbase 89.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4260 mm
Length (inches) 167.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1840 mm
Width (inches) 72.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1199 mm
Height (inches) 47.2 in
L:W ratio 1.88
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1450 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3197 lb
Weight distribuiton 40.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.310
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive AWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 235/40 VR 17
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 33.6
Number made
Model code
Model family 959
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Year 1987

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