{"id":170503,"date":"2016-03-22T21:23:13","date_gmt":"2016-03-22T21:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=170503"},"modified":"2024-12-08T15:34:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T15:34:49","slug":"1987-porsche-959","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1987-porsche-959\/","title":{"rendered":"1987 Porsche 959"},"content":{"rendered":"

Porsche 959<\/h1>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 959 had an adjustable ride height system which had 3 different settings. The height was easily changed via a knob on the dashboard. Above 50mph the ride height automatically adjusted to the lowest setting.<\/p>\n

The Porsche 959 remains one of the most interesting supercars ever built. In years past, they were an extra-rare sight in the U.S., as only about 50 or so of the 329 (or 337\u2014production numbers vary) models built made it here to the U.S., under show-and-display waivers. However, since the majority of 959s are now more than 25 years old, importation of cars like this 1988 example has been open, which is good news for American car collectors and enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

Porsche 959 Gallery<\/a><\/h2>\n

See full Porsche 959 Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n

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See full Porsche 959 Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n

Porsche 959 Video<\/h3>\n

See more Porsche Videos<\/a><\/p>\n