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Porsche 959 1987
General information | |
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| Model | Porsche 959 |
| Year | 1987 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 60.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 2849 ccm (173.85 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | 4WD |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Rear, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 2849 ccm (173.85 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Boxer, 6 cylinder |
| Max power | 456.30 PS (336 kW or 450 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 500.00 Nm (51.0 kgf-m or 368.8 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 8.3:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 95.1 x 67.0 mm (3.7 x 2.6 inches) |
| Fuel system | Turbo |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Gearbox | Manual, 6-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 3.7 seconds |
| 0-60 miles | 3.6 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3147 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4160 litres (1,099 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1450 kg (3,196.7 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4270 mm (168.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 1840 mm (72.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1280 mm (50.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2270 mm (89.4 inches) |
Other specifications | |
| Aprox price as new USD | 225050 |
