Automotive Editorial

Porsche 959

The technical manifesto that previewed every modern Porsche.

The 959 introduced active all-wheel drive, sequential twin turbos and magnesium wheels to the supercar world. It was, by some distance, the most technologically advanced road car of its decade.

Key specifications

Engine: 2.85L twin-turbocharged flat-six
Power: 444 hp
0–100 km/h: ~3.7 seconds
Top speed: 317 km/h
Production: 337 units

Market significance

The 959 is the bridge between the air-cooled era and the modern 911 Turbo. Komfort and Sport variants behave very differently in the market; Sport cars and the rare 959 S command meaningful premiums.

Where it fits

The 959's mechanical legacy — active all-wheel drive, sequential turbocharging, advanced aerodynamics — runs through every modern 911 Turbo and GT product that followed.

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