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Porsche 959 Sport (1986 – 1988) – Specifications & Performance

Porsche 959 Sport (1986 - 1988) – Specifications

1986 – 1988 Porsche 959 Sport Technical Specifications

price $ $225 000 USD
engine Twin-Turbo Flat 6
valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement 2849 cc / 173.9 in³
bore 95.0 mm / 3.74 in
stroke 67.0 mm / 2.64 in
compression 8.3:1
power 508 bhp @ 6500 rpm
specific output 157.95 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 500.3 nm / 369.0 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
body / frame Fiberglass Reinforced Kevlar, Polyurethane Plastic & Aluminum
driven wheels Rear Engine / PSK 4WD
front tires 235/45VR-17
rear tires 255/40VR-17
front brakes Vented Discs w/ABS
f brake size x 322 mm / x 12.7 in
rear brakes Vented Discs w/ABS
r brake size x 308 mm / x 12.1 in
front wheels F 43.2 x 20.3 cm / 17.0 x 8.0 in
rear wheels R 43.2 x 22.9 cm / 17.0 x 9.0 in
steering Rack & Pinion
curb weight 1450 kg / 3197 lbs
wheelbase 2271 mm / 89.4 in
front track 1504 mm / 59.2 in
rear track 1549 mm / 61.0 in
length 4260 mm / 167.7 in
width 1839 mm / 72.4 in
height 1280 mm / 50.4 in
transmission 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios :1
top speed 211 mph
0 – 60 mph ~4.1 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~9.6 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~12.5 seconds
drag .32 Cd

Porsche 959 Sport Acceleration & Top Speed (Tested)

0–97 km/h (60 mph): 3.6 seconds
0–161 km/h (100 mph): 8.2 seconds
0–100 km/h (62 mph): 3.7 seconds
0–120 km/h (74.6 mph): 5.1 seconds
0–140 km/h (87.0 mph): 6.3 seconds
0–160 km/h (99.4 mph): 7.9 seconds
0–180 km/h (111.8 mph): 9.6 seconds
0–200 km/h (124.3 mph): 11.4 seconds
0–400 m (1⁄4 mile):
11.8 seconds at 126 mph
Standing kilometre:
21.6 seconds at 152.2 mph
Top Speed: 198 mph