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1984 Porsche 959 Rally

1984 Porsche 959 Rally

The 959 took both first and second place in the 1986 Paris-Dakar rally.

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In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
engine Twin Turbo Flat-6
displacement 3164 cc / 193.1 in³
compression 9.6:1
power 298.3 kw / 400.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm
specific output 126.42 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
driven wheels Rear Engine / 4WD
f brake size mm / in
r brake size mm / in
length 4260 mm / 167.7 in
gear ratios :1
top speed ~317 kph / 197.0 mph