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Porsche 959
Porsche 959 (1987)
Volkswagen Type 3 1600 TL Fastback
Volkswagen Type 3 1600 TL Fastback (1970)
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Engine Technical Data
Engine type - Number of cylinders
Boxer 6
Boxer 4
Engine Code
959.50
Fuel type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel System
Bosch Motronic fuel inj.
2 Solex carbs
Lubrication
Dry sump
Engine Cooling
Water
Air
Engine Alignment
Longitudinal
Longitudinal
Engine Position
Rear
Engine displacement
173.9 cu-in / 2850 cm3
96.7 cu-in / 1584 cm3
Bore
3.74 inches
95.0 mm
3.37 inches
85.50 mm
Stroke
2.64 inches
67.0 mm
2.72 inches
69.00 mm
Number of valves
24
8
Aspiration
Bi-Turbo Intercooler
N/A
Compression Ratio
8.3
7.70
Max. RPM
7600
Horsepower
444 HP / 450 PS / 331 kW @ 6500 rpm
54 HP / 55 PS / 40 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum torque
368 lb-ft / 500 Nm @ 5000 rpm
81 lb-ft / 110.0 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds
6
4
Clutch Type
Manual
Manual
Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight
Body
Coupé
Sedan
Num. of Doors
2
2
Num. of Seats
4
Seat distribution
2+2
Wheelbase
89.45 inches / 227.2 cm
94.49 inches / 240 cm
Length
167.72 inches / 426.0 cm
172.05 inches / 437 cm
Width
72.44 inches / 184.0 cm
64.57 inches / 164 cm
Height
50.39 inches / 128.0 cm
57.87 inches / 147 cm
Front Axle
59.21 inches / 150.4 cm
51.57 inches / 131.0 cm
Rear Axle
60.98 inches / 154.9 cm
53.15 inches / 135.0 cm
Ground clearance
7.09 inches / 18.0 cm7.09 inches / 18 cm
5.91 inches / 15.0 cm5.91 inches / 15.0 cm
Approach angle (deg)
12 °
Departure angle (deg)
16 °
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx
0.31
Front Brakes - Disc dimensions
Vented Discs (12.68 inches / 322 mm)
Discs
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions
Vented Discs (11.97 inches / 304 mm)
Drums
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions
235/45 R17
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions
275/40 R17
Front Wheels Width
8.0
Rear Wheels Width
10.0
Curb Weight
3197 lbs / 1450 kg
2227 lbs / 1010 kg
Weight/Power Output Ratio
3.22 Kg/hp
18.36 Kg/hp
Steering
Rack and pinion. -
Endless screw. -
Turning circle
3.6 feet / 1.1 m
Steering wheel lock-to-lock
2.800 turns
Front Suspension
Coil springs. Double wishbone. Anti-roll bar.
Torsion bar. Anti-roll bar.
Rear Suspension
Coil Springs. Double wishbone. Anti-roll bar.
Semi-trailing arm. Trailing arm. Torsion bar.
Top Speed
193 Mph / 310 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h)
3.7 s
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph)
3.9 s
Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined
19 MPG
12.5 L/100 km
23 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road
25 MPG
9.3 L/100 km
30 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway
22 MPG
10.7 L/100 km
26 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - City
13 MPG
17.5 L/100 km
16 MPG UK
Range
423 miles / 680 km
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gallons
85 L
18.7 UK gallons
10.6 gallons
40 L
8.8 UK gallons



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