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Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD /Coupe 1987 - 1988/
What is the body type of Porsche 959?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is 1987 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD?
315 km/h | 196 mph
0-100 km/h: 3.9 sec
0-60 mph: 3.7 sec
What is the power output of Porsche 959 Coupe 1987 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD?
450 Hp, 500 Nm
369 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Porsche 959 Coupe 1987 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD?
2.9 l
2850 cm3
173.92 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1987 Porsche 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD?
6, Boxer
What is the drivetrain of Porsche 959 Coupe 1987 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD?
All wheel drive (4x4). ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1987 Porsche 959 Coupe?
4260 mm
167.72 in.
What is the width of 1987 Porsche 959 Coupe?
1840 mm
72.44 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1987 Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD?
1450 kg
3197 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD?
1940 kg
4277 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1987 Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD?
6, manual transmission
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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
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
17.5 l/100 km 13.4 US mpg
16.1 UK mpg
5.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.3-10.7 l/100 km 25.3 - 22 US mpg
30.4 - 26.4 UK mpg
10.8 - 9.3 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
3.7 sec
Maximum speed
315 km/h 196 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
3.2 kg/Hp, 310.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
2.9 kg/Nm, 344.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
450 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre
157.9 Hp/l
Torque
500 Nm @ 5000 rpm. 369 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
7600 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
8.3:1
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
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Coolant
25 l 26.42 US qt | 22 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1450 kg 3197 lbs.
Max. weight
1940 kg 4277 lbs.
Max load
490 kg 1080 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
84 l 22.19 US gal | 18.48 UK gal

Dimensions

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 (Back) track
1550 mm 61.02 in.
Front overhang
900 mm 35.43 in.
Rear overhang
1060 mm 41.73 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
120-180 mm 4.72 - 7.09 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.31
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.1 m 36.42 ft.
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