1985 Porsche 959 Specifications

Specifications

1985 1986 1987 1988

Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	AWD
Body / Chassis :	Steel Monocoque
Production Years for Series :	1985 - 1988
Weight :	3200 lbs \| 1451.496 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	3.7 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	11.8 seconds.
Top Speed :	317 km/h \| 197.016 mph

Engine & Transmission

Twin-turbocharged Opposed 6 \| Type 959/50 B6
Displacement :	2849 cc \| 173.9 cu in. \| 2.9 L.
Power :	450 BHP (331.2 KW) @ 6500 RPM
Torque :	369 Ft-Lbs (500 NM) @ 5000 RPM
Bore :	95.0 mm \| 3.74 in.
Stroke :	67.0 mm \| 2.638 in.
Compression :	8.3:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head

Transmission:
6 Manual

Production Figures

Total Porsche Production for 1985 :	54,458
Type 959 Production (1985-1988) :	283
1985 Porsche 959

Dimension(s)

Coupe

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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
Independent Weissach system with upper transverse links, lower semi-trailing arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar

Steering
Rack and Pinion

1985 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$9,005
Avg. Household Income :	$22,100
Avg. Home :	$89,330
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.09
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: How fast is the 1985 Porsche 959? A: The 1985 Porsche 959 has a top speed of 317 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1985 Porsche 959? A: The 1985 Porsche 959 has a wheelbase size of 89.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1985 Porsche 959? A: The 1985 Porsche 959 has a length of 167.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1985 Porsche 959? A: The 1985 Porsche 959 has a width of 72.40 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1985 Porsche 959? A: The 1985 Porsche 959 was a Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1985? A: Porsche produced 54,458 automobiles in 1985.

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 1985 Porsche 959 have? A: The engine powering the 1985 Porsche 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 369 Ft-Lbs (500 NM) @ 5000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1985 Porsche 959 have? A: The 1985 Porsche 959 had a 6 speed Manual gearbox.