Porsche1987 959 S Specs

1987 Porsche 959 S Specifications & Performance

1987, 1988

Tech Specs Summary


2.8 L Flat 6 Bi-Turbo

211 mph

3.7 seconds

508 BHP

18 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

unavailable
kg
1,350 kg
Rear - AWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
211 mph
0-62 mph
3.7 seconds
0-60 mph
3.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
376 BHP/Tonne
Power
508 BHP
Torque
414 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
18 mpg
Urban
15 mpg
Extra Urban
24 mpg
Total Range
356 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.8 Litre
2,849 cc
Configuration
Flat 6
Aspiration
Bi-Turbo
Peak Power
508 BHP @ 6,900 RPM
515 ps @ 6,900 RPM
Peak Torque
414 lb·ft @ 6,500 RPM
561 N·m @ 6,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (24v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Rear Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
8.3:1
Bore x Stroke
95 x 67 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.42:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
178 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
85 BHP
Unitary Capacity
475 cc
BMEP
24.7 Bar
358.9 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
AWD
All-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Front Tyre Size
235/45R17
Rear Tyre Size
255/40R17
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Supercar Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
2
Turning Circle
11.1 m
Kerb Weight
1,350 kg
Length
4,260 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,240 mm
Wheelbase
2,272 mm
Front Track
1,504 mm
Rear Track
1,550 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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4.5

Performance Rating4.5
Environment Rating1.6
Practicality Rating1.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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