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Porsche 959
1987 – 1988
Germany
The Porsche 959 had a short production run, from 1987 to 1988. It came in a single version, the 2.9L 6MT RWD with 450 hp. It sprints to 100 km/h in just 3.9 s. Top speed reaches 317 km/h.
Body styleNot specified
Production1987 – 1988
Variants1
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power450 hp
0–100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed317 km/h
Fuel economy12.5 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 6MT RWD (450 HP) 2.9 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 450 hp | 3.9 s | 317 | 6-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- H6
- Displacement
- 2851 cm3 (174 ci)
- Power
- 331 KW @ 6500 RPM450 HP @ 6500 RPM444 BHP @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 369 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM500 Nm @ 5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 197 mph (317 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 3.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/45 VR17 || 255/40 VR17
Dimensions
- Length
- 167.7 in (4260 mm)
- Width
- 72.4 in (1839 mm)
- Height
- 47.2 in (1199 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.2/61 in (1,504/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 89.3 in (2268 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3197 lbs (1450 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3902 lbs (1770 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
Length4,260 mm
Width1,839 mm
Height1,199 mm
Wheelbase2,268 mm
Curb weight1,450 kg
Torque500 Nm
Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.