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Porsche 959 959

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1 versions · 1 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.8 (450 KM) AWD Selected Gasoline 450 KM 1987–1988

Selected engine version

2.8 (450 KM) AWD

Gasoline · 1987–1988

Engine power
450KM
Torque
500Nm
Engine displacement
2,850cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.9s
Maximum speed
315km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
959
Version
959
Engine
2.8 (450 KM) AWD
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1988
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
315 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.3-10.7 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
959.50
Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2850 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7600 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Twin turbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Piston stroke
67 mm
Compression ratio
8.3
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
12.5 l
Coolant capacity
25 l
Power
450 KM @ 6500 obr./min
Torque
500 Nm @ 5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
84 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.31
Curb weight
1450 kg
Gross weight
1940 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4260 mm
Width
1840 mm
Height
1280 mm
Wheelbase
2300 mm
Front track
1504 mm
Rear track
1550 mm
Ground clearance
120-180 mm
Approach angle
12 °
Departure angle
16 °
Climb angle
44.8 °
Front overhang
900 mm
Rear overhang
1060 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
322 mm
Front brake disc thickness
32 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
304 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
28 mm
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/45 R17; 255/40 R17;215/50 R17; 235/45 R17
Rim size
9J x 17; 10J x 17;8J x 17
ABS
yes