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1987 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Porsche

Model

959

Generation

Porsche 959

Modification

2.8 (450 Hp) AWD

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1987

End of production

1988

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

84 l 22.19 US gal
18.48 UK gal

Engine displacement

2850 cm³ 173.92 cu. In.

Power

450 hp (at 6500 rpm)

Torque

500 Nm (at 5000 rpm) 368.78 lb. ft (at 5000 rpm)

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Top Speed

315 km/h 196 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

6

Kerb weight

1450 kg 3196.7 lbs

Length

4260 mm 167.72 in

Width

1840 mm 72.44 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

8J x 17

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

17.5 l/100 km 13.44 US mpg
16.14 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.3 - 10.7 l/100 km 25.29 - 21.98 US mpg
30.37 - 26.4 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

315 km/h 196 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

3.9 sec

0 - 60 mph

3.7 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.31

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

959.50

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Rear, Longitudinal

Turbine

Twin-Turbo

Engine displacement

2850 cm³ 173.92 cu. In.

Power

450 hp (at 6500 rpm)

Torque

500 Nm (at 5000 rpm) 368.78 lb. ft (at 5000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Boxer

Cylinder Bore

95 mm 3.74 in

Piston Stroke

67 mm 2.64 in

Compression ratio

8.3

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

12.5 l 13.25 US qt
11 UK qt

Coolant

25 l 26.5 US qt
22 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very high Performance

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

120 - 180 mm 4.72 - 7.09 in

Turning diameter

11.1 m 36.42 ft

Approach angle

12 degree

Departure angle

16 degree

Climb angle

45 degree

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of Gears

6

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs, 322x32 mm

- Rear

Ventilated discs, 304x28 mm

Assisting system

ABS

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Double wishbone

Tire size

- Front

215/50 R17; 235/45 R17

- Rear

235/45 R17; 255/40 R17

Wheel rims

8J x 17

Rear wheel rims

9J x 17; 10J x 17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1450 kg 3196.7 lbs

Max. weight

1940 kg 4277 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

490 kg 1080.3 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Porsche 959 2.8 (450 Hp) AWD is made in 1987 1988