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 No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started Already a Member? Sign in to your account here.
