Porsche1987 959 S Specs

1987 Porsche 959 S Specs & Performance

1987, 1988

Tech Specs Summary


2.8 L Flat 6 Bi-Turbo

211 mph

3.7 seconds

508 hp

15 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

unavailable
lb
2,976 lbs
Rear - AWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
15 mpg
City
12.5 mpg
Highway
20 mpg
Total Range
356 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.8 Liter
173.9 in3
Layout
Flat 6
Aspiration
Bi-Turbo
Peak Power
508 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
8.3:1
Bore x Stroke
3.74 x 2.638 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.42:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
2.92 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
85 hp
Cylinder Volume
29 in3
BMEP
358.9 PSI
24.7 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
AWD
All-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
6 Speeds
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
Supercar Coupé
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Turning Radius
36.4 ft
Curb Weight
2,976 lbs
Length
167.7 in
Width
72.4 in
Height
48.8 in
Wheelbase
89.4 in
Front Track
59.2 in
Rear Track
61 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5

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

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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