1987 Porsche 959 Sport
Perfect traction was Porsche’s goal when they designed the 959. The PSK 4-wheel drive system was the technological highlight of the 959. PSK, which did add weight to the car, could vary the ratio of torque to the front & rear wheels. The default setting for the system was 40% front and 60% rear. Under acceleration the PSK adjusts to ratio to 80% torque to the rear wheels. During slippery conditions the ratio was 50 : 50.
The main difference between the Sport and normal version of the 959 was the weight. Porsche lightened the 959 by 100 kilos. To do this they removed the adjustable ride height system, adjustable dampening system, rear seats, power windows, air-conditioning, central lock, passenger side mirror.
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In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| price $ | $225 00 USD |
| engine | Twin Turbo Flat-6 |
| valvetrain | 4 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 2849 cc / 173.9 in³ |
| bore | 95 mm / 3.74 in |
| stroke | 67 mm / 2.64 in |
| compression | 8.3:1 |
| power | 335.6 kw / 450.0 bhp @ 6500 rpm |
| specific output | 157.95 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | bhp per tonne |
| torque | 500.3 nm / 369.0 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm |
| body / frame | Fibreglass Reainforced Kevlar, Ployurethance Plastic & Aluminum |
| driven wheels | Rear Engine / PSK 4WD |
| front tires | 235/45VR-17 |
| rear tires | 255/40VR-17 |
| front brakes | Cross Drilled & Vented Discs w/ABS |
| f brake size | x 322 mm / x 12.7 in |
| rear brakes | Cross Drilled & Vented Discs w/ABS |
| r brake size | x 308 mm / x 12.1 in |
| front wheels | F 43.2 x 20.3 cm / 17.0 x 8.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 43.2 x 22.9 cm / 17.0 x 9.0 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion |
| curb weight | 1350 kg / 2976 lbs |
| length | 4260 mm / 167.7 in |
| transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| top speed | ~317 kph / 197.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~3.7 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~8.4 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~11.8 seconds |
| drag | .32 Cd |
Auction Sales History
1988 Porsche 959 Sport WP0ZZZ95ZJS905006 – sold for $1,705,000 One of Only 29 Sport Models Ever Built. Rare and Desirable Grand Prix White Livery. Upgraded to Factory Stage II Specifications. Outstanding Maintenance History Including .€55,000 Porsche Classic Service in 2011. Exceptionally Original Example Complete with Books, Tools, and Records. Auction Source: The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding & Company
1988 Porsche 959 Sport WP0ZZZ95ZJS905012 – sold for $1,100,000 One of Just 29 959 Sports Produced. Presented in Guards Red with Gray Cloth Upholstery. Upgraded by Canepa Design for Enhanced Usability and Performance. Minimally Used and Well Maintained. Just 5,956 Original Miles. Accompanied by Literature and Numerous Original Parts. A Landmark Supercar and One of Porsche’s Finest. Auction Source: The Amelia Island Auction by Gooding & Company
