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Porsche 959 Komfort / Sport
#38 • Germany • 1986 - 1993 • Supercar / Hypercar

Porsche 959 Komfort / Sport

The Computer-Age Supercar Benchmark

The Porsche 959 Komfort / Sport is globally revered as a definitive milestone in automotive history. Featuring a 2.85L Sequential Twin-Turbo Flat-6 delivering 450 HP, it achieved an illustrious legacy of the computer-age supercar benchmark.

Technical Specifications

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Key Highlights

  • First road car with electronically controlled variable all-wheel drive (PSK)
  • Kevlar composite body, tire pressure monitors, adjustable hydraulic suspension
  • Won the grueling Paris-Dakar Rally in 1986

Development History & Cultural Legacy

The development of the Porsche 959 Komfort / Sport (1986 - 1993) represents a watershed moment for Porsche and the automotive industry. Engineered in Germany during the 1970s-1980s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 2.85L Sequential Twin-Turbo Flat-6 paired with a 6-speed manual with Gelande gear allowed it to reach 317 km/h (197 mph) with breathtaking acceleration (3.7s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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