These are standard specifications for the 1988 Porsche Type 959, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual
Chassis # WPOZZZ 862JS90093
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Chassis # WPOZZZ95ZJS900153
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Chassis # WP0ZZZ95ZHS900149
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Chassis # WP0ZZZ95ZJS900152
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Chassis # WP0ZZZ95ZJS900248
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Chassis # WPOZZZ95ZJS90 5025
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Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | AWD |
| Active torque, split, three-stage traction control | |
| Body / Chassis : | Alloy and Kevlar body paneling |
| Production Years for Series : | 1985 - 1988 |
| Price : | $300,000 |
| Weight : | 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 3.6 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 11.8 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 300 km/h | 186.45 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| Twin-turbocharged Opposed 6 | Air and liquid cooled. | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2849 cc | 173.9 cu in. | 2.9 L. |
| Power : | 450 BHP (331.2 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque : | 370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.6 in | 66 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.30:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Light Alloy block and head |
| Bosch Motronic fuel injection | |
6 Manual
Production Figures
| Type 959 Production (1985-1988) : | 283 |
| 1988 Porsche Type 959 | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
Chassis # WPOZZZ 862JS90093
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Chassis # WPOZZZ95ZJS900153
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Chassis # WP0ZZZ95ZJS900154
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Chassis # WP0ZZZ95ZHS900149
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Chassis # WP0ZZZ95ZJS900152
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Chassis # WP0ZZZ95ZJS900248
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Chassis # WPOZZZ95ZJS90 5025
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| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 167.7 in | 4260 mm. |
| Width : | 72.4 in | 1839 mm. |
| Height : | 47.2 in | 1199 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 89.3 in | 2268 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.2 in | 1504 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Electronically adjustable ride-height and shock absorber control, double wishbone front and rear suspension with four shocks per wheel | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Wheels : | 17 inch alloy wheel |
1988 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $10,400 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $27,225 |
| Avg. Home : | $91,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.91 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1988 Porsche Type 959 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1988 Porsche Type 959?
Q: How fast is the 1988 Porsche Type 959? A: The 1988 Porsche Type 959 has a top speed of 300 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1988 Porsche Type 959? A: The 1988 Porsche Type 959 has a wheelbase size of 89.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1988 Porsche Type 959? A: The 1988 Porsche Type 959 has a length of 167.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1988 Porsche Type 959? A: The 1988 Porsche Type 959 has a width of 72.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1988 Porsche Type 959 cost when new?A: The 1988 Porsche Type 959 had a base price of approximately $300,000 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1988 Porsche Type 959? A: The 1988 Porsche Type 959 was a Coupe.Q: What type of wheels did the 1988 Porsche Type 959 have? A: The 1988 Porsche Type 959 had 17 inch alloy wheel wheels.Q: How many Type 959 were produced? A: Porsche produced 283 examples of the Type 959 from 1985 to 1988.Q: What engine did the 1988 Porsche Type 959 have? A: The engine powering the 1988 Porsche Type 959 was a Twin-turbocharged Opposed 6 (2849 cc | 173.9 cu in. | 2.9 L.) with 450 BHP (331.2 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 5000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1988 Porsche Type 959 have? A: The 1988 Porsche Type 959 had a 6 speed Manual gearbox.
