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Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD 1987, 1988
Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD 1987, 1988
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General information

Name

Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD 1987, 1988

Brand

Porsche
Model

959
Generation

959
Year of production

1987

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.8 (450 Hp) AWD

Power

450 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

500 Nm @ 5000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.3-10.7 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

3.9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

315 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
450 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre
157.9 Hp/l
Torque
500 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
7600 rpm.
Engine displacement
2850 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Boxer
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Piston stroke
67 mm
Compression ratio
8.3
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1450 kg

Max weight (kg)

1940 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

84 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4260 mm

Width (mm)

1840 mm

Height (mm)

1280 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2300 mm

Front track (mm)

1504 mm

Rear track (mm)

1550 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.1 m

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)

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Double wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 322x32 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 304x28 mm

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 215/50 R17; 235/45 R17Rear wheel tires: 235/45 R17; 255/40 R17

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 215/50 R17; 235/45 R17Rear wheel tires: 235/45 R17; 255/40 R17

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 8J x 17Rear wheel rims: 9J x 17; 10J x 17

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