| General information |
| Brand | Porsche |
| Model | 959 |
| Generation | 959 |
| Modification (Engine) | 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD |
| Start of production | 1987 year |
| End of production | 1988 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
17.5 l/100 km
13.44 US mpg16.14 UK mpg5.71 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
9.3-10.7 l/100 km
25.29 - 21.98 US mpg30.37 - 26.4 UK mpg10.75 - 9.35 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 3.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 3.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 3.7 sec |
| Maximum speed |
315 km/h
195.73 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 3.2 kg/Hp, 310.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 2.9 kg/Nm, 344.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 450 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 157.9 Hp/l |
| Torque |
500 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
368.78 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum engine speed | 7600 rpm. |
| Engine location | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | 959.50 |
| Engine displacement |
2850 cm3
173.92 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Boxer |
| Cylinder Bore |
95 mm
3.74 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
67 mm
2.64 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.3 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity |
12.5 l
13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
25 l
26.42 US qt | 22 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1450 kg
3196.7 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1940 kg
4276.97 lbs. |
| Max load |
490 kg
1080.27 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
84 l
22.19 US gal | 18.48 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4260 mm
167.72 in. |
| Width |
1840 mm
72.44 in. |
| Height |
1280 mm
50.39 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2300 mm
90.55 in. |
| Front track |
1504 mm
59.21 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1550 mm
61.02 in. |
| Front overhang |
900 mm
35.43 in. |
| Rear overhang |
1060 mm
41.73 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) |
120-180 mm
4.72 - 7.09 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.31 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
11.1 m
36.42 ft. |
| Approach angle | 12° |
| Departure angle | 16° |
| Climb angle | 44.8° |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) permanently drives the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 322x32 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 304x28 mm |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 215/50 R17; 235/45 R17Rear wheel tires: 235/45 R17; 255/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 8J x 17Rear wheel rims: 9J x 17; 10J x 17 |
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