The Porsche Thread
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Well, looking at them, they aren't the greatest looking porsche.
But what was underneath was a wild untamable BEAST, look at the specs (and keep in mind this is 22 years ago)
0-60mph: 3.6 seconds (US version: 3.5s)
0-100: 8.3
0-125: 12.7
0-140: 19.0
0-1/4 mile: 11.8s @119 mph
Top Speed: 198++ mph
All from a 6 cylinder car. An engineering Mona Lisa, A mechanical Starry Night.... Better than sex, a piece of art.
But what was underneath was a wild untamable BEAST, look at the specs (and keep in mind this is 22 years ago)
0-60mph: 3.6 seconds (US version: 3.5s)
0-100: 8.3
0-125: 12.7
0-140: 19.0
0-1/4 mile: 11.8s @119 mph
Top Speed: 198++ mph
All from a 6 cylinder car. An engineering Mona Lisa, A mechanical Starry Night.... Better than sex, a piece of art.
I dont even recognize it, is it a Le Mans racer?
You did not introduce me to the world of 959's, wanker
. I knew about that car, i just didnt recognize it from its numerical designation.
But yes, its a nice engineering job for a mid eighties car. Compared to present day supercars it's not the fastest, but then again, it only has about 450 bhp (only
) which it uses pretty well.
But really, while it's a solid engineering achievement, it's not ground shattering. Yes, Porsche used many new technologies, like a sequential TT set-up and 4WD system. But in the end, it's really not that horribly fast. It's fast in 0-60 because of the superb traction off the line that 4WD offers.
But compared to it's direct rival, the F40, it lacks straight line speed (F40 does 0-100 in 7.8 and 0-140 in 14) and when it comes to the twisties, has way too much weight to lug around. The F40 obliterates the 959 there.
But after all that, a F40 isn't a car you want to use for commuting. The 959 was still comfortable and would allow you to dawdle along in gridlock. That was in essense it's greatest innovation.
. I knew about that car, i just didnt recognize it from its numerical designation.But yes, its a nice engineering job for a mid eighties car. Compared to present day supercars it's not the fastest, but then again, it only has about 450 bhp (only
) which it uses pretty well. But really, while it's a solid engineering achievement, it's not ground shattering. Yes, Porsche used many new technologies, like a sequential TT set-up and 4WD system. But in the end, it's really not that horribly fast. It's fast in 0-60 because of the superb traction off the line that 4WD offers.
But compared to it's direct rival, the F40, it lacks straight line speed (F40 does 0-100 in 7.8 and 0-140 in 14) and when it comes to the twisties, has way too much weight to lug around. The F40 obliterates the 959 there.
But after all that, a F40 isn't a car you want to use for commuting. The 959 was still comfortable and would allow you to dawdle along in gridlock. That was in essense it's greatest innovation.
