(1987 model)
| Marque (make) | Porsche | Issued from | 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 959 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 959 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Porsche | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4260 mm / 167.7 in / 167.7 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1840 mm / 72.4 in / 72.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.88 |
| Height | 1199 mm / 47.2 in / 47.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1450 kg / 3197 lb / 3197 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2268 mm / 89.3 in / 89.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1504 mm / 59.2 in / 59.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | 40.0 % / 40.0 % / 40.0 % |
| Track rear | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | 0.320 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Porsche | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 67.0 mm / 2.64 in / 2.64 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.42 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2849 cm3 / 173.9 cu in / 173.9 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 474.83 cm3/cylinder / 28.976 cu in/cylinder / 28.976 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. output power | 335.6 kW / 456.3 hp / 456.3 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 500.0 Nm / 368.8 lbft / 368.8 lbft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 331.0 kW / 450.0 bhp / 450.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 158.0 kW/l / 3.520 bhp/cu in / 3.520 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 175.50 Nm/l / 1.535 lbft/cu in / 1.535 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | all wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 300 km/h / 186 mph / 186 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 3.60 s / 3.60 s / 3.60 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 310.34 kW/ton / 421.94 bhp/ton / 421.94 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 3.70 s / 3.70 s / 3.70 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 8.30 s / 8.30 s / 8.30 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | rear | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.DW.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 959
