The car boasts impressive performance capabilities. With a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 315 km/h, this vehicle offers exhilarating acceleration and speed. Its drag coefficient of 0.31 suggests efficient aerodynamic performance.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
3.9 sec
Max Speed
315 km/h 195.73 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.31
Body & Dimensions
The Porsche 959 is a mid-engine sports car with a sleek coupe body style and seating for up to 4 passengers. It has a length of 4260 mm (167.72 in) and a width of 1840 mm (72.44 in), standing at a height of 1280 mm (50.39 in). The wheelbase is 2300 mm (90.55 in) with a front track of 1504 mm (59.21 in) and a rear track of 1550 mm (61.02 in). The car has a minimum turning circle of 11.1 m (36.42 ft), an approach angle of 12°, a departure angle of 16°, and a ride height/ground clearance ranging from 120-180 mm (4.72 - 7.09 in). The climb angle is 44.8°. The car has a 2-door configuration.
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
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 Track
1550 mm 61.02 in.
Front Overhang
900 mm 35.43 in.
Rear Overhang
1060 mm 41.73 in.
Min Turning Circle
11.1 m 36.42 ft.
Approach Angle
12°
Departure Angle
16°
Ride Height Ground Clearance
120-180 mm 4.72 - 7.09 in.
Climb Angle
44.8°
Fuel Consumption
The car in question is a 959 model that runs on petrol (gasoline). Its urban fuel consumption is 17.5 l/100 km (13.44 US mpg, 16.14 UK mpg, 5.71 km/l), while its extra-urban fuel consumption ranges between 9.3-10.7 l/100 km (25.29 - 21.98 US mpg, 30.37 - 26.4 UK mpg, 10.75 - 9.35 km/l).
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
17.5 l/100 km 13.44 US mpg 16.14 UK mpg 5.71 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
9.3-10.7 l/100 km 25.29 - 21.98 US mpg 30.37 - 26.4 UK mpg 10.75 - 9.35 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a 959 model with an internal combustion engine that produces 450 Hp at 6500 rpm, offering a power-to-litre ratio of 157.9 Hp/l. The 2850 cm3 engine, placed in a rear, longitudinal layout, is a 6-cylinder boxer engine with a bore of 95 mm and a piston stroke of 67 mm, having a compression ratio of 8.3. Each cylinder features 4 valves, and the engine is equipped with a multi-port manifold injection, twin-turbo intercooler, and DOHC valvetrain. The engine oil capacity is 12.5 l, requiring 10W-60 oil, while the coolant capacity is 25 l. The all-wheel-drive vehicle features a 6-gear manual transmission, double-wishbone suspension on both the front and rear, and a maximum engine speed of 7600 rpm.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
450 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
157.9 Hp/l
Torque
500 Nm @ 5000 rpm. 368.78 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
959.50
Engine Displacement
2850 cm3 173.92 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
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 Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Twin-Turbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-60
Coolant
25 l 26.42 US qt | 22 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
6 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Double wishbone
Maximum Engine Speed
7600 rpm.
Brakes
The car is a 959 model with ventilated disc brakes (322x32 mm in the front, 304x28 mm in the rear). It has ABS as an assisting system and hydraulic power steering. The tire sizes are 215/50 R17 or 235/45 R17 in the front, and 235/45 R17 or 255/40 R17 in the rear. The wheel rims are 8J x 17 in the front and 9J x 17 or 10J x 17 in the rear.
Front wheel rims: 8J x 17 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 17; 10J x 17
Weight & Capacity
The Porsche 959 is a high-performance sports car with impressive power-to-weight ratios, featuring a kerb weight of 1450 kg and a maximum weight of 1940 kg. Its fuel tank capacity is 84 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
3.2 kg/Hp, 310.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
2.9 kg/Nm, 344.8 Nm/tonne
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
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Porsche - 959
The Porsche 959 is a mid-engine sports car.
The Porsche 959 has 2 doors.
The ride height/ground clearance of the Porsche 959 ranges from 120-180 mm (4.72 - 7.09 in).
The 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 3.9 seconds.
The spec sheet does not include information regarding fuel efficiency.
The spec sheet does not include information regarding curb weight.
This car uses petrol (gasoline).
The urban fuel consumption of this car is 17.5 l/100 km (13.44 US mpg, 16.14 UK mpg, 5.71 km/l).
The extra-urban fuel consumption of this car ranges between 9.3-10.7 l/100 km (25.29 - 21.98 US mpg, 30.37 - 26.4 UK mpg, 10.75 - 9.35 km/l).
The car has an internal combustion engine.
The car produces 450 Hp at 6500 rpm.
This car has an all-wheel-drive (4x4) system.
The front brakes are ventilated discs, 322x32 mm.
The car has hydraulic power steering.
The tire sizes for the rear wheels are 235/45 R17 or 255/40 R17.
The Porsche 959 is powered by a 2.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine.
The top speed of the Porsche 959 is 195 km/h.
Yes, the Porsche 959 was produced in limited numbers, with only 284 units manufactured between 1986 and 1993.
The Porsche 959 has a weight-to-power ratio of 3.2 kg/Hp and 310.3 Hp/tonne.
The maximum load capacity of the Porsche 959 is 490 kg or 1080.27 lbs.
The fuel tank capacity of the Porsche 959 is 84 liters or 22.19 US gal / 18.48 UK gal.
