| Porsche 959 (1987-1989) |
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Country
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Germany
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Top Speed (mph)
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197
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0-60 mph
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3.6
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0-100 mph
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8.3
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1/4 mile
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11.8
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0-1 km
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21.6
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BHP
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450 @6500rpm
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Torque lbft
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369 @5500rpm
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BHP per ton
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310
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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2849/174
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Engine type
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Straight 6 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
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Turbochargers x 2
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Compression Ratio
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8.3:1
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Valve Type/No
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DOHC 24
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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6
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Wheels driven
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AWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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167.7
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Width (in)
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72.4
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Height (in)
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50.4
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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3190
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| Additional Info: Created for Group B race homologation, which required 200 cars for road use, the 959 was used for the Paris to Dakar Rally. This car back in the 80’s was super fast (still is, by any standard), and had many technological advances in it’s design and implementation. |
