Porsche 959
| Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Porsche |
| Model | 959 |
The Porsche 959, unveiled in 1983 as the ‘Gruppe B’ concept, remains a motoring legend steeped in innovation. On sale from 1986, the 959 combined performance and everyday versatility with technology, shedding new light on the supercar category.
Equipped with a six-cylinder twin-turbo engine cooled by air (block) and water (cylinder heads), it introduced a revolutionary all-wheel drive system. Its chassis, combined with adaptive electronic suspension, gives it unprecedented agility and comfort. Many of the technologies now found in the Porsche model range are derived from the 959.
The 959 triumphed at the Paris-Dakar rally in 1986, attesting to its performance and reliability. A rare and coveted icon, the Porsche 959 symbolizes technological excellence combined with performance and exclusivity.