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Porsche 959Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD

General information

Brand
Porsche
Model
959
Generation
959
Modification (Engine)
2.8 (450 Hp) AWD
Start of production
1987
End of production
1988
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
17.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.3-10.7 l/100 km
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 (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
315 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
3.2 kg/Hp, 310.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
2.9 kg/Nm, 344.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
450 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre
157.9 Hp/l
Torque
500 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
7600 rpm.
Engine layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
959.50
Engine displacement
2850 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Boxer
Cylinder Bore
95 mm
Piston Stroke
67 mm
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
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
25 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1450 kg
Max. weight
1940 kg
Max load
490 kg
Fuel tank capacity
84 l

Dimensions

Length
4260 mm
Width
1840 mm
Height
1280 mm
Wheelbase
2300 mm
Front track
1504 mm
Rear (Back) track
1550 mm
Front overhang
900 mm
Rear overhang
1060 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
120-180 mm
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.31
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.1 m
Approach angle
12°
Departure angle
16°
Climb angle
44.8°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 322x32 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs, 304x28 mm
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 215/50 R17; 235/45 R17, Rear wheel tires: 235/45 R17; 255/40 R17
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 8J x 17, Rear wheel rims: 9J x 17; 10J x 17