Porsche 959 1983 specs
General information
| Model: | Porsche 959 |
| Year: | 1983 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Porsche |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | Boxer, 6 cylinder |
| Displacement: | 2849 ccm |
| Max power: | 450 PS (331 kW) at 6500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 510 Nm at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 97 x 74.4 mm (3.8 x 2.9 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 6-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.3103 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Passenger space: | 4170 litres (1102 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.3 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 235/45-R17 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 255/40-R17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1450 kg (3196.7 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4270 mm (168.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1850 mm (72.8 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1290 mm (50.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2280 mm (89.8 inches) |






















