1987 Porsche 959 | Walkaround

Info and history (Porsche museum): Designed for the newly introduced Group B motor racing category, the 959 was built as a technology demonstrator in an exclusive series of 292 units, based on the 911. Its 2.8-litre biturbo (444hp), was closely related to the engine that made the 956 a serial winner. Other new additions were an electronically controlled all-wheel drive combined with ABS, four pre-selectable shock absorber programs and a speed-dependent self-levelling function. Despite its price tag of DM 420.000 (215.000€), the 959 was quickly sold out. Info (Wikipedia): The Porsche 959 is a sports car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Porsche from 1986 to 1993, first as a Group B rally car and later as a road legal production car designed to satisfy FIA homologation regulations requiring at least 200 units be produced. The twin-turbocharged 959 was the world's fastest street-legal production car when introduced, achieving a top speed of 317 km/h (197 mph), with some variants even capable of achieving 339 km/h (211 mph). During its production run, the 959 was considered the most technologically advanced road-going sports car ever built, and forerunner of all forthcoming sports cars. After the successful introduction of all-wheel drive on more rally-specific cars like the Audi Quattro, it was one of the first pure high-performance sports-cars with all-wheel drive, providing the basis for Porsche's first all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4 model. Its performance convinced Porsche executives to make all-wheel drive standard on all turbocharged versions of the 911 starting with the 993. The twin-turbo system used on the 959 also made its way to future turbocharged Porsche sports cars. Tags: #porsche #959 #porsche959 #carrera #turbo #porschegt #porscheclub #porschelife #porscheclassic #s #porschemoment #cars #porschecarrera #carsofinstagram #porschelove #aircooled #turbos #car #targa #porschefans #classicporsche #supercars #carporn #supercar #flatsix #ferrari #porscheturbo #cars #carphotography #getoutanddrive #audi #porschegram #carlifestyle #porschecayman #porschelovers #sportscar #classiccars #carswithoutlimits #lamborghini #porschepanamera #racecar #classic #drivetastefully #porschedesign #flat #aircooledporsche #porscheracing #porschemotorsport #porscheporn #carspotting #gts #porschemacan #hlt #spyder #luftgek #bmwm #racing #rsr

Added 4 May 2026