1983 Porsche 959 Gruppe B
The idea for 959 was born as early as 1983 when this so-called Guppe B prototype was displayed at Frankfurt Motor Show. In 1987 they finally built the 959.
The reason for building this car was to take part in Groupe B rally championship. But it was closed before the final version of 959, so they only built it as a road car.
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In Detail
| submitted by | anonymous |
| type | Concept / Prototype Car |
| released at | 1983 Frankfurt Mtor Show |
| built at | Stutgart, Germany |
| production | 1 |
| engine | V6 |
| position | Rear |
| aspiration | Turbocharger |
| block material | Cast iron |
| valvetrain | 4 valves per cylender |
| fuel feed | Injection |
| displacement | 2850 cc / 173.92 in³ |
| power | 335.6 kw / 450 bhp @ 6500 rpm |
| specific output | 157.89 bhp per litre |
| body / frame | Aluminium/Plastic Composites |
| driven wheels | 4WD |
| front brakes | Discs |
| rear brakes | Discs |
| transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| top speed | ~316.97 kph / 197 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~3.6 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~8.5 seconds |
