Porsche 959 2.9 Coupe
331 kW450 PS444 hp530 Nm1985–1988
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- Power
- 331 kW 450 PS · 444 hp
- Torque
- 530 Nm 391 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 3.7 s
- Kerb weight
- 1,450 kg
- Top speed
- 317 km/h
- Length
- 4,260 mm
Under the bonnet of the Porsche 959 2.9 coupe sits a 2.9-litre six-cylinder engine, good for 331 kW (450 PS) and 530 Nm of torque. The 959 2.9 pairs all-wheel drive with a six-speed manual gearbox.
In figures, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 s, tops out at 317 km/h, tips the scales at 1,450 kg and has 310 PS per tonne to work with.
What the figures favour in the 959 2.9
- Sports-car acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 3.7 s
- Top speed of 317 km/h
- Over 250 PS per tonne: 310 PS/t
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Engine
| Displacement | 2,850 cm³ 2.9 l · 174 cu in |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 331 kW 450 PS · 444 hp |
| Torque | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 3.7 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 317 km/h 197 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,260 mm 167.7 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,840 mm 72.4 in |
| Height | 1,280 mm 50.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,272 mm 89.4 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,450 kg 3,197 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1985–1988 |
| Generation | 959 (1985–1988) |
| New price | from about €214,743 (1987) Germany list price incl. VAT; pre-euro price shown in euros at the fixed DEM rate 1.95583 |
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