Porsche 959 2.9 Manual RWD (450 hp)

Generation 1 · 1986–1991

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
2
Body type
Coupe

Dimensions

Length
4260 mm
Width
1840 mm
Height
1199 mm
Wheelbase
2268 mm
Front track
1504 mm
Rear track
1549 mm
Curb weight
1450 kg
Gross weight
1770 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Rear-wheel drive
Engine capacity
2,850 cm³
Boost type
Turbocharging
Engine power
450 hp
Max power (kW)
331 kW
Max power RPM
6,500 rpm
Maximum torque
500 Nm
Max torque RPM
5,500 rpm
Cylinder layout
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
8.3
Bore
95 mm
Stroke
67 mm
Engine code
959.50
Engine model
959.50
Valvetrain
DOHC

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
6
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc

Performance

Maximum speed
311 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
3.9 s

Fuel Economy

Combined fuel consumption
15 l/100 km
Fuel grade
98 octane

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