Porsche 959 (1988)

Porsche 959 (1988)

Year of production: 1988
Engine: flat-six with sequential turbocharging
Displacement: 2,849 cc
Power output: 450 HP (331 kW)
Top speed: 315 km/h (196 mph)

No other Porsche is such a perfect blend of competitive verve and high tech as the 959. Designed for the newly created Group B motor racing category, it was built as a technology demonstrator in an exclusive series of 292, taking the 911 as its basis. The later production version benefited from the supercar with the attractive looks. Despite its price tag of DM 420,000, the 959 soon became a sell-out.

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