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450 hp2850 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1988
0-100 km/h 3.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Performance
| Power | 450hp336kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Displacement | 2,850cc174cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,450kg3,197lb |
| Gross weight | 1,940kg4,277lb |
| Power-to-weight | 310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 11.6s Calculated |
| Top speed | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 56.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 84L |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | 959.50 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Coupe |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Twin-turbo |
| Drive type | AWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 6-speed |
| Engine layout | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | Boxer |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,260mm168in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,840mm72in |
| Height | 1,280mm50in |
| Wheelbase | 2,300mm91in |
| Front track | 1,504mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,550mm61in |
| Ground clearance | 180mm7in |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9592.8 | 450 hp 336 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9592.8 | 3.9 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9592.8 | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Porsche 959 2.8PowerTorque
- Porsche 959 2.8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche9592.8 | 6,500 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 7,600 rpm |
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