Porsche 959 2.9L 6MT (450 HP)
Porsche 959 · 1987 - 1988 · Petrol
The Porsche 959 2.9L 6MT (450 HP) produces 450 hp and 500 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and reaches 317 km/h.
- Power
- 450 hp
- Torque
- 500 Nm
- 0–100
- 3.9 s
- Top speed
- 317 km/h
Engine
| Power | 450 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 331 kW |
| Torque | 500 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,851 cc |
| Cylinders | H6 |
| Fuel system | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 317 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 12.5 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 17.6 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 10.7 l/100 km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,260 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,199 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,268 mm |
| Ground clearance | 119 mm |
| Unladen weight | 1,450 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,770 kg |
| Tyre size | 235/45 Vr17 || 255/40 Vr17 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Porsche 959 2.9L 6MT (450 HP) compared with 1,270 trims of other cars from the 1984–1990 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 450 hp | 125 hp |
better than 99%
|
| Torque | 500 Nm | 187 Nm |
better than 99%
|
| Top speed | 317 km/h | 186 km/h |
better than 100%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 12.0 s |
better than 100%
|
| Combined consumption | 12.5 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
better than 7%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,450 kg | 1,211 kg |
better than 18%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions and cargo volume. Those measures are left out of the comparison.