1987 - Porsche - 959

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 959 1987
General Information
Make Porsche
Model 959
Production Year 1987
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2268 mm     (89,3 in)
Front Track 1504 mm     (59,2 in)
Rear Track 1549 mm     (61 in)
Length 4260 mm     (167,7 in)
Width 1840 mm     (72,4 in)
Height 1199 mm     (47,2 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,88
Weight 1450 kg     (3193,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %40 / %60
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,32
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Porsche
Engine Location Rear
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement F-6
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 24 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2849 cc     (173,86 cu in)
Bore 95 mm     (3,74 in)
Stroke 67 mm     (2,64 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,42
Unitary Capacity 474,83 cc/cylinder    (28,98 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,3 : 1
Fuel System Type Bosch Motronic fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Turbo
Compressor Type
Intercooler Type
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 450 HP     (335,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 500 N.m     (369 lb.ft ,  51 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 5000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 493 N.m    (6500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 310,3 HP/ton    (231,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 158 HP/litre    (117,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 3,6 s
0 - 100 km/h 3,7 s
0 - 160 km/h 8,3 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 11,8 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 21,6 s
Top Speed 300 km/h   (186,5 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 6M
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)