Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD 1987

Key specs

Porsche 959 (Coupe) 959 1987,1988

What is the body type, Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD 1987?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel economy, Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD 1987?

17.5 l/100 km 13.44 US mpg
9.3-10.7 l/100 km 25.29 - 21.98 US mpg

How much power, Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD 1987?

450 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
157.9 Hp/l

How fast is the car, Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD 1987?

315 km/h 195.73 mph

What is the engine size, Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD 1987?

2850 cm3
173.92 cu. in.

How many cylinders, Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD 1987?

6, Boxer

What is the drivetrain, Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD 1987?

All wheel drive (4x4),

How long is this vehicle, Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD 1987?

4260 mm
167.72 in.

How wide is the vehicle, Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD 1987?

1840 mm
72.44 in.

What is the curb weight, Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD 1987?

1450 kg
3196.7 lbs.

Porsche 959 (Coupe) 959 1987,1988 Specs

General information

Brand Porsche
Model 959 (Coupe)
Version 959
Engine version 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD
Year production start 1987
Year production end 1988
Vehicle type Coupe
Horsepower RPM 450 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec 3.9 sec
Curb weight kg -lbs total

1450 kg

3196.7 lbs.
Overall length mm - inch

4260 mm

167.72 in.
Doors 2
Top Speed 315 km/h 195.73 mph

Engine specs

Designation model 959.5
Cam configuration DOHC
Engine position and orientation Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Boxer
Displacement (liters)

2850 cm3

173.92 cu. in.
Eng. horsepower RPM 450 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Horsepower per litre 157.9 Hp/l
Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons

3.2 kg/Hp

310.3 Hp/tonne
Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons 2.9 kg/Nm, 344.8 Nm/tonne

2.9 kg/Nm

344.8 Nm/tonne
Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM

500 Nm @ 5000 rpm.

368.78 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm.
Bore (mm in)

95 mm

3.74 in.
Stroke (mm in)

67 mm

2.64 in.
Compression ratio 8.3
Fuel delivery system Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
Valvetrain 4
Engine aspiration Twin-Turbo, Intercooler
Engine oil liters | quarts

12.5 l

13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Engine coolant

25 l

26.42 US qt | 22 UK qt
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion engine
Engine location Rear, Longitudinal

Transmission and Drive system

Drive configuration All wheel drive (4x4)
Transmission 6

Brakes

Front brakes Ventilated discs, 322x32 mm
Rear brakes Ventilated discs, 304x28 mm
Anti-lock brake system ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering

Turning diameter m - ft

11.1 m

36.42 ft.

Suspension

Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Double wishbone

Body / Chassis

Wheels & Tyres

Wheels size Front wheel tires: 215/50 R17; 235/45 R17
Wheels rims Front wheel rims: 8J x 17

Exterior

Interior

Safety and Security

Passenger

Passengers seats 4

Dimensions

Overall length mm - inch

4260 mm

167.72 in.
Overall width mm -inch

1840 mm

72.44 in.
Overall height mm -inch

1280 mm

50.39 in.
Wheelbase mm - inch

2300 mm

90.55 in.
Track width front mm - inch

1504 mm

59.21 in.
Track width rear mm - inch

1550 mm

61.02 in.
Coefficient of drag 0.31

Weights

Curb weight kg -lbs total

1450 kg

3196.7 lbs.
Gross weight kg -lbs total

1940 kg

4276.97 lbs.
Capacities kg - lbs

490 kg

1080.27 lbs.
Fuel tank liters | gallons

84 l

22.19 US gal | 18.48 UK gal

Fuel economy

City l/100km - mpg

17.5 l/100 km

13.44 US mpg
Highway l/100 km - mpg

9.3-10.7 l/100 km

25.29 - 21.98 US mpg

Engine type

6 CYLINDER BOXER
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