Porsche Top Speed

959

315.00 km/h

or 195.73 mp/h

General information
BrandPorsche
Model 959
Generation 959
Modification (Engine) 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD
Start of production 1987 year
End of production 1988 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 17.5 l/100 km 13.44 US mpg16.14 UK mpg5.71 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.3-10.7 l/100 km 25.29 - 21.98 US mpg30.37 - 26.4 UK mpg10.75 - 9.35 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 3.7 sec
Maximum speed 315 km/h 195.73 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. 368.78 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm.
Maximum engine speed 7600 rpm.
Engine location Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code 959.50
Engine displacement 2850 cm3 173.92 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Boxer
Cylinder Bore 95 mm 3.74 in.
Piston Stroke 67 mm 2.64 in.
Compression ratio 8.3
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Twin-Turbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 25 l 26.42 US qt | 22 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1450 kg 3196.7 lbs.
Max. weight 1940 kg 4276.97 lbs.
Max load 490 kg 1080.27 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) permanently drives the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 6
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Double wishbone
Front brakesVentilated discs, 322x32 mm
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 304x28 mm
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 215/50 R17; 235/45 R17Rear wheel tires: 235/45 R17; 255/40 R17
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 8J x 17Rear wheel rims: 9J x 17; 10J x 17