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Perfect traction was Porsche's goal when they designed the 959. The PSK 4-wheel drive system was the techological 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 959 had an adjustable ride height system which had 3 different settings. The height was easly chnaged via a knob on the dashboard. Above 50mph the ride height automatically adjusted to the lowest setting.

Chassis & Sales

3,800 mile 1988 Porsche 959 00064 - sold for €230,651 Bernard Tapie bought this supercar from dealer Pierre Landereau in Paris on 29 April 1988, and kept it until 1998, when it was bought back by Pierre Landereau and sold at auction by Hervé Poulain. Its current owner had the car fully serviced by Porsche in Cergy-Pontoise, with maintenance carried out by Sonauto. The car has covered 3,810 miles since leaving the factory. It is silver grey in colour, with a grey-shaded interior typical of the ... more
Gallery: 2010 Artcurial Sport & GTs au Mans Classic

1988 Canepa Design 959 Komfort - sold for $412,500 Reengineered to Canepa Design Specifications. 640 bhp with a top speed of 222 mph. Finished in silver with a tri-tone grey interior, this Porsche 959 “Komfort” is one of these Canepa designed cars. Having been driven only 1,900 miles since the full reengineering by Canepa Design, it is reportedly in excellent running and driving condition and is absolutely incredible to drive. Exceptionally well maintained over the years, this 959 remains in o... more
Gallery: RM Auctions' 2010 Sports & Classics of Monterey

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