Porsche 959 - Wikipedia
WEBThe twin-turbocharged 959 was the world's fastest street-legal production car when introduced, achieving a top speed of 317 km/h (197 mph), with some variants even capable of achieving 339 km/h (211 mph).
Tested: 1987 Porsche 959 - Car and Driver
WEBDeveloping 444 hp at 6500 rpm, the 959's 2.8-liter flat six-cylinder produces more than 156 hp per liter.
Porsche 959 Specs, Performance, Comparisons - Ultimate Specs
WEBExplore the Porsche 959 1987, 1988 detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data. Get all the Info.
The gamechanging Porsche 959 supercar
WEBMay 20, 2024 · “I think we drove for two hours and averaged about 150mph [about 240km/h]. So that was a blast.” The Porsche 959 can accomplish almost any automotive mission so well that to call it perfect is the mildest of overstatements. Car and Driver magazine, 1987.
Porsche 959 specs, 0-60, quarter mile - FastestLaps.com
WEB1987 Porsche 959. VEHICLE TYPE rear-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 2+2 passenger, 2-door coupe. PRICE AS TESTED $227,000 (West Germany) ENGINE TYPE twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC flat-6, aluminum block, cylinders, and heads, port fuel injection Displacement 174 in3, 2849 cm3 Power 444 hp @ 6500 rpm Torque 369 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm. TRANSMISSION 6 ...
How Canepa Made the Legendary Porsche 959 Even Better - Road & Track
WEBFeb 11, 2021 · In 1986, the 959’s 444-hp rating was astonishing, the sort of mind-boggling number reserved for pure racing machines. Back then the 5.7-liter V-8 in the most powerful new Corvette only made 230...
Meet The Porsche 959SC, Canepa’s 800-Horsepower ‘Classic …
WEBThat step was followed by generations two and three, naturally, and now you can take a 959 to a set of buildings in Northern California and have it returned to you with nearly 800 horsepower thanks to a list of comprehensive updates to the power plant.
Porsche 959 – The Pursuit for Perfection - Sports Car Digest
WEBOct 22, 2020 · To achieve the 959’s kerb weight of 3,196 lb, Porsche built the doors and the hood of aluminum, while the rest of the body was Kevlar composite, all mounted to a steel unibody.
How The Porsche 959 Sport Became The Rarest And Fastest Porsche …
WEBThe 959 Sport had a major power increase to 508 HP, 64 HP more than the standard 959, and boasted a top speed of 211 MPH. Considered an automotive masterpiece, the Porsche 959 S remains...
1986-1989 Porsche 959 - Milestones in Speed - MotorTrend
WEBFeb 10, 2016 · The 959 exploded to 60 mph in only 3.6 seconds and continued on to a manufacturer-claimed 195 mph, but it did so in Porsche's typical drive-all-day manner: quietly and smoothly.