Figures & Specs: Porsche 959 Turbo - [1987]

Porsche 959 Engine & Transmission | Figures & Specs.

Porsche 959 Engine:

The Coupe version of the 959 model has a 2849 cc (173.8 ci) 24 valve Flat 6 Twin Turbo Petrol engine.

Porsche 959 Transmission:

This particular Porsche 959 Turbo has a 6 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's AWD system.

Porsche 959 Power & Torque | Figures & Specs.

Porsche 959 Power:

The 959's 2849 cc (173.8 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 450 bhp (335 kW) @ 6500 rpm.

Porsche 959 Torque:

The Porsche 959 produces torque measuring 369 lb-ft (500.2 Nm) @ 5000 rpm.

Porsche 959 Power to Weight:

The 959 weighs around 1451 kg (3198 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 310.1 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 254.3 lb-ft of torque per ton.

Porsche 959 Top Speed & Acceleration Performance | Figures & Specs.

Porsche 959 Top Speed:

The Porsche 959 Turbo - [1987] has a top speed of 197 mph (317.0 kph)

Porsche 959 Acceleration:

This 959 accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 3.70 seconds or 0-100kph in 3.8s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 13.23 seconds with a trap speed of 117.6 mph.

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