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
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Standing kilometre: |
21.6 seconds at 152.2 mph
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Top Speed: | 198 mph |