Porsche 959 specs
Car type | Coupe |
Curb weight | 1347-1650 kg (2970-3638 lbs) |
Introduced | 1986 |
Origin country | Germany |
Gas mileage | 19.5-9.9 l/100 km (12-24 mpg US / 14-29 mpg UK) |
CO2 emissions | 265 - 351 g/km |
Views | 29.6k |
Performance
0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s |
0 - 100 kph | 3.6 s |
0 - 120 kph | 5.1 s |
0 - 130 kph | 5.7 s |
0 - 140 kph | 6.3 s |
0 - 160 kph | 7.9 s |
0 - 180 kph | 9.6 s |
0 - 200 kph | 11.4 s |
1000 m | 21.6 s |
80 - 120 kph | 2.1 s |
Est. 100 - 140 kph | 2.7 s |
Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.7 s |
0 - 60 mph | 3.6 s |
0 - 100 mph | 8.2 s |
0 - 130 mph | 15.9 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 8.1 s @ 103.1 mph |
1/4 mile | 11.8 s |
Top speed | 319 kph (198 mph) |
Est. max acceleration | 0.84 g (8 m/s²) |
18m slalom | 63.5 kph (39.5 mph) |
Lateral acceleration | 0.87 g (9 m/s²) |
Powertrain specs
Engine type | B6 twin turbo |
Displacement | 2.8 l (171 ci) |
Power | 449 ps (443 bhp / 330 kw) @ 6500 rpm |
Torque | 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) @ 5500 rpm |
Power / liter | 160 ps (158 hp) |
Power / weight | 302 ps (298 bhp) / t |
Torque / weight | 337 Nm (248 lb-ft) / t |
Efficiency | 28 PS per l/100 km |
Transmission | 6 speed manual |
Layout | rear engine, all wheel drive |
Braking distance
100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) |
130 kph - 0 | 63 m (207 ft) |
190 kph - 0 | 135 m (443 ft) |
60 mph - 0 | 38 m (125 ft) |
70 mph - 0 | 51 m (166 ft) |
Interior noise
Noise @ idle | 64 dB |
Noise @ 80 kph | 71 dB |
Noise @ 100 kph | 74 dB |
Noise @ 130 kph | 76 dB |
Noise @ 160 kph | 80 dB |
Noise @ 180 kph | 82 dB |
959 competition
07CorvetteZ51 10m ago
1987 Porsche 959
VEHICLE TYPE
rear-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 2+2 passenger, 2-door coupe
PRICE AS TESTED
$227,000 (West Germany)
ENGINE TYPE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC flat-6, aluminum block, cylinders, and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement
174 in3, 2849 cm3
Power
444 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque
369 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
TRANSMISSION
6-speed manual
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 89.4 in
Length: 167.7 in
Width: 72.4 in
Height: 47.2 in
Curb weight: 3500 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 3.6 sec
100 mph: 8.8 sec
130 mph: 15.9 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 11.9 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 8.8 sec
¼-mile: 12.0 sec @ 116 mph
Top speed: 190 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 166 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad*: 0.87 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 13 mpg
hostboy 2y ago
ZePerfs created its own fake car
Here's the real story behind the "car"
hostboy 3y ago
Estimated Acceleration Stats For Porsche 959:
0-30 MPH: 2.0 sec [1.4 sec]
0-40 MPH: 2.7 sec [1.9 sec]
0-50 MPH: 3.3 sec [2.5 sec]
0-60 MPH: 4.0 sec [3.2 sec] (100 km/h: 4,2 [3,4])
0-70 MPH: 5.0 sec [4.2 sec]
0-80 MPH: 6.0 sec [5.2 sec]
0-90 MPH: 7.1 sec [6.3 sec]
0-100 MPH: 8.7 sec [7.8 sec]
0-120 MPH: 11.9 sec [11.1 sec] (200 km/h: 12,8 [12,0])
0-150 MPH: 19.3 sec [18.5 sec] (250 km/h: 21,1 [20,3])
0-180 MPH: 33.9 sec [33.1 sec] (300 km/h: 38,4 [37,6])
0-200 MPH: 51.0 sec [50.2 sec]
Top Speed (mph): 206.5989 [207.0946]
Top Speed (km/h): 332.4887 [333.2865]
4.0+8.7/(4.0+8.7)x12.5 = 12.55sec standing quartermile time at 123mph.
Acceleration off the line: 6.737245 m/s2 = 0.69 G = 0.30sec 11.5" rollout
12.55-0.30 = 12.25 dragstrip quartermile.
With terrain-gear launch: 3.2+7.8/(3.2+7.8)x12.5 = 12.05sec standing quartermile time at 124mph.
Acceleration off the line: 9.70209 m/s2 = 0.99 G = 0.25sec 11.5" rollout
12.05-0.25 = 11.80 dragstrip quartermile.
cubic inches (cui)
173.88495014812392
max rpm (rpm)
6500
volumetric efficiency % (VE)
92.66
horsepower target (bhp)
443.844
Also: 345.3 cubic inches of atmospheric pressure
1620 kg curb weight including downforce, so for Komfort models it's 170 kg of downforce while for Sport models it's likely around 270 kg of downforce. In reality, they weigh around the same at higher speeds (say, post-200km/h). The car makes "official" peak power at 6500 rpm, but it really does continue to make more power toward 7500 rpm (its likely fuel cut-off, or 500 rpm above the supposed "redline"). But shifting points remain at 7000 rpm where it makes 484 mhp. The 959 makes 518-519 mhp at top speed.
Note that the test consists of both rounds: the first simulation excludes the "gelände" (terrain) gear ratio, while the other includes it.
Link to the simulator: https://x-engineer.org/projects/vehicle-acceleration-performance-online-calculator/
Engine speed @ maximum torque [rpm]
5000
Engine speed @ maximum power [rpm]
7000
Gear ratios [-] Gearbox
3.50,2.06,1.41,1.04,0.81,0.64
Differential
4.13
Wheel static radius [m]
0.318
Driveline efficiency [-]
0.85
Wheel (tire) friction coefficient [-]
1
Rear axle load coefficient [-]
1
Vehicle mass (curb) [kg]
1620
Driver mass [kg]
75
Aerodynamic drag coefficient [-]
0.31
Ambient air density [kg/m3]
1.202
Vehicle frontal area [m2]
1.793
Road slope [%]
0.00
Road load coefficient [-]
0.011
Engine speed points (full load) [rpm]
5000,5500,6500
Engine static torque points (full load) [Nm]
500,500,486
Simulation time [s]
60
TypeF173 3y ago
The Porsche 959 was a technologically advanced Supercar. The competition got left behind. Group B refugee production road car. Built to strict standards and rules and regulations. And I believe although I'm unsure, everything was new and bespoke including the engine. No carry over engines here. ;)
dr. cosimo 3y ago
now that the silent microwave tech is taking over, this actually is starting to look better and better, who would've thought ? :)
slowestlaps 4y ago
Test in Auto, Motor und Sport 12/1987
0–60 km/h 2,1 s
0–80 km/h 3,0 s
0–120 km/h 5,3 s
0–140 km/h 6,5 s
0–180 km/h 10,5 s
dr. cosimo 5y ago
aaaah the 918 cokcster of the 80's with a regular vw-911 platform aka a lowered cayenne with a stick shift back then lol
important facts:
overrated
overweight
overpriced
overhyped
almost forgotten in history and failed to beat a 2wd rival without traction or stability
"The 959 is a civilised two-plus-two with amazing driving performance," Berger and Brun agreed. "The F40 is a racing car for the road."
the difference between a vw family car and a racing car with plates :)
then they switched to 2wd and called it a gt2 bs and still failed lol
gets roasted by nissan lolololol
RS 14y ago
I so love the 959. Mind-blowing performance, its relative rarity plus its historical iconic significance makes the 959 a wicked, irresistible combination of a car.
Anonymous 16y ago
Technology has improved but emissions standards, crash standards, etc. have also gone up. People also want more luxury in their sportscars which also adds weight.
It's always hard to compare modern cars to older ones.
Anonymous 16y ago
How stupid are you? the Turbo will WASTE this in a straightline and around a track, 0-100kmh or mph is not similar, and the Turbo is very much a supercar. and the SLR is nowhere near a power flop.
Anonymous 16y ago
Its funny how the 2010 turbo has alot more horsepower than the 959 and yet 0-100 is about same, i would say the evolution of the turbo in the Porsche is a little slow. After 14 years you would think they could have harnessed the power to acheive a supercar status based on the 959 considering the Mclaren SLR was a power flop also, considering the price. Thumbs up to the Nissan GTR for causing a stir and how young this car is and imagine how this car will be in 5 years, shame on Porsche for being behind.
Georg 16y ago
RUF is a independent car producer by internatinal law since over 30years. They produce cars and they tune cars, the CTR is their own product with own manufactor number.
The CTR3 has a own production plant in saudi arabia...
Fox learn facts befor making comments...
RUF recive from Porsche chassies without any producer numbers, the RUF production engines only share the layout with Porsche flat 6, they use different cyl heads valves pistons etc etc.
Fox 16y ago
Admin :)
Read this:
http://www.autozine.org/959/959_9.htm
Porsche 959 too heavy
And it was competitor to Ferrari 288 GTO, because 288 GTO was done for Group B, Ferrari F40 was evolution of this car.
http://www.stormloader.com/groupb/ferrari.html
Sorry for my english...
PhantomPorsche 18y ago
On this track they had used the 959 comfort insted of the sport. 3.6 vs 4.0+ in 0-60
marco 18y ago
Hello!
I'm an italian sportscars fun, so i can find many Fiorano laptimes in Italian magazine.
Yor list is wrong for some models.
Ferrari 456, for example, is not able to lap in 1.35, just too fast for that model.
Correct time is 1:40.
Ferrari 512 TR is wrong too.
It's a very heavy model, unable to compare with F 355.
Its correct time in italian magazines is 1.37.
Ferrari Testarossa (1984) is not in your list.
Its lap is 1:41.
Ferrari 328 GTB lap in 1.44.
FastestLaps 18y ago
I agree. The 959 is faster than a lot of cars in that Fiorano list. But it's very very hard to find any lap times and track tests for such an old and exotic car. But you can try.
FastestLaps 19y ago
Funnyest thing is a fact that this car was made to be Group B rally racer. And 959 off-road modification participated in Dakar Rally. As a roadcar it was competitor to Ferrari F40. 959 was a uubercar at it's time. Very sophisticated and quick accelerating.