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Old 05-16-2009, 02:44 PM   #1
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Old 05-16-2009, 04:49 PM   #2
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Excluding Carrera-Gt, this is the best looking Porsche ever built! True German classic!

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Old 05-16-2009, 04:53 PM   #3
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Old 05-16-2009, 04:55 PM   #4
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Engine.

Six cylinder Boxer, water-cooled cylinder heads, two upper camshafts on each side, four valves per cylinder, two turbochargers with inter-coolers.

Power.

450 HP (330 kW) at 6500/min.

Displacement.

2884 ccm.

Fuel system.

Bosch Motronic with pressure gauge, tank capacity 85 litres.

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Six speed gearbox.

Chassis.

Self supporting plastic and alloy bodywork, independent suspension front and rear on double transverse links, coil springs, variable telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizers.

Dimensions and weight.

wheel base: 2,272 mm
length: 4,260 mm
width: 1,840 mm
height: 1,280 mm
weight: 1,450 kg

Performance.

315 km/h.
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Old 05-16-2009, 06:21 PM   #5
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I can't believe we didn't have a pic thread for 959 before today. But thanks guys. One of my all time favorite cars, right behind McLaren F1.
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I can't believe we didn't have a pic thread for 959 before today. But thanks guys. One of my all time favorite cars, right behind McLaren F1.
And I still don't believe it!
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Country Of Origin Germany
First Year of Production 1986
Last Year of Production 1989
Base Price When New $225,000
Miles Per Gallon 13 mpg
Body Type 2 door coupe
Curb Weight 3190 lbs
Powertrain Layout Rear Engine/ AWD
Transmission 6 Speed Manual

Engine

Configuration Twin Turbo Flat-6
Displacement 2849 cc
Power 450 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Torque 369 lb-ft @ 5500
BHP / Liter 158 bhp
BHP / Weight N.A
Redline N.A

Performance

Top Speed 195 mph
0 - 62 mph 3.6 sec
0 - 100 mph 8.8 sec
Quarter Mile 12.0 sec @ 116 mph
Skidpad 0.87g
Braking, 62-0 mph N.A
Slalom Speed N.A
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Sleek yet hot!

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