1986
Porsche
959
The Porsche 959 was one of the first supercars to feature all-wheel drive, which significantly improved its handling and performance. Its twin-turbocharged flat-six engine and advanced suspension system set new benchmar...
1986–1993
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The story
The Porsche 959 was a technological marvel of its time, produced between 1986 and 1993. It was designed as a Group B rally car and became one of the fastest production cars of its era, featuring advanced all-wheel-drive and a twin-turbocharged engine.
The Porsche 959 was one of the first supercars to feature all-wheel drive, which significantly improved its handling and performance.
History
The Porsche 959 was developed in response to the FIA's Group B rally regulations, which encouraged manufacturers to create high-performance sports cars. Despite the cancellation of Group B, the 959 went on to become a road car, showcasing Porsche's engineering prowess with its innovative all-wheel-drive system and cutting-edge aerodynamics. It was one of the first supercars to feature a twin-turbocharged engine and was a precursor to many modern technologies found in today's sports cars.
On track
Although the Porsche 959 was initially developed for Group B rallying, it never competed in the series due to its cancellation. However, the 959 did participate in the Paris-Dakar Rally, where it achieved notable success, including a victory in 1986.
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Years in the garage
- 19889
- 19878
- 19854
- 19863
- 19891
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- Silver Metallic2
- Gray1
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Generations
1986
1986-1993 (1986–1993)
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