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The Porsche 959 is a sports car produced by Porsche in between the years 1986 to 1989.
The Porsche 959 was first a Group B rally car; later it was a production car. At time of its production, the Porsche 959 was considered as the most technologically advanced sports car. It was also the high performance car where all the four wheel drive system has been used. In the year 2004 the Porsche 959 has been listed in the top spot in the “Top Sports Cars of 1980s”.
The Porsche 959 consists of a twin turbocharged six cylinder engine with water cooled heads and air cooled block. The water cooled cylinder mixes with the air cooled block, turbochargers and the 4-valve head to take out the 444 hp from the power unit.
The aerodynamics has been modified in order to increase the stability for the automatic ride height adjustment. The 959 also contained the Porsche Steuer Kupplung which was considered as the advanced wheel drive system at the time of its production.
In the year 1985 the street version of the Porsche 959 has been launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show which was later available from the year 1986. The car was produced in two levels which are “Komfort” and “Sport”. A total of 337 units were produced in the street version, finally the production of the 959 came to an end in the year 1988. The Porsche 959 is also the winner at Paris Dakar Rally held in the year 1986.
Specifications
Body Style: - 2-door coupe
Class: - sports car
Engine: - turbocharged flat-6
Displacement: - 2847 cc
Transmission: - 6-speed manual
Wheel base: - 2,272 mm
Height: - 1,280 mm
Length: - 4,260 mm
Width: - 1,840 mm
Weight: - 1,450 kg
The Porsche 924 is a sports car manufactured by Porsche AG in between the years 1976 to 1988.
The Porsche 924 is also the first model which comes with a front mounted, water cooled engine. The Porsche 924 was launched in the year 1975 at a motor show held at the harbour of La Grande Motte, Camargue, Southern France. The Porsche 924 was actually planned to be Volkswagen’s sports car, but Volkswagen asked Porsche to manufacture the car as a competitor to Audi I4 engine. The interiors, exteriors and transmission has been done by Porsche, a rear transaxle has been chosen to provide 48/52 weight at the front and back.
The 5-speed transmission was made available from the year 1979 where the first gear reverses below to the left side. This gear system caused a number of problems which was later replaced by the H-pattern five speeds used in the Audi. The brakes at the front are solid disc and the drum brakes at the rear. A number of modern features have been added to the interiors and exteriors but the car received a number of remarks regarding the poor performance.
924 Turbo
The 924 Turbo was launched in the year 1978 which contained a 2.0 L I4 engine, with a compression ratio of 7:5:1, modern K-26 turbocharger and increased output power of 170 bhp. The wheels are 15-inch spoke alloy wheels with disc brakes and 5-speed transmission.
924S
The 924S is a limited edition for the Le Mans, which was launched in the year 1987. The 924S delivers an output power of about 160 bhp; the car also comes with a slide sun roof and electric tilt. A total of 980 units have been produced, later the production came to an end in the year 1989.
Specifications
Vehicle Type: - Sports car
Body Style: - 2+2 coupe
Engine: - 2L, 2.5L water cooled I4
Transmission: - 5-speed
Height: - 1270 mm
Length: - 4200 mm
Width: - 1685 mm
Weight: -1080 kg
The Porsche 912 is a sports car produced by Porsche in between the years 1965 to 1969.
The Porsche 912 is a four seat car which delivers an output power of about 90 SAE at 5800 rpm. The Porsche 912 is a high efficiency petrol engine, low drag and less weight, due these features the 912 gives a mileage of about 30 miles per US gallon.
The Porsche 912 is considered as the predecessor of Porsche 356, where the manufacture of Porsche 356 caused major financial problems to the Porsche. To avoid this Porsche has launched the Porsche 912. During its five year period Porsche has produced around 30,000 units where majority of the cars has been used by the police department.
The Porsche 912 is manufactured on the 911 chassis where a four cylinder engine had been used. A total of 30,000 units have been produced in its five year period where a number of cars have been used as the police cars in Europe.
Specifications
Vehicle Type: - Sports car
Body Style: - coupe
Engine: - flat-4
Displacement: - 1582 and 1972 cc
Length: - 169.3 in
Wheelbase: - 2255 mm
Height: - 1320 mm
Length: - 4135 mm
Width: - 1600 mm
Weight: - 965 kg
The Audi 100 C2 version was launched in the year 1976 and its production ended in the year 1984.
This car was considered as the most stylish car during its era and it consisted of four, five and six cylinder engines that delivered an output power up to 136 bhp. In the year 1977, 100 Avant, a five door car has been introduced.
In the year 1979, Audi 200 5E and 5T have been introduced which is a right hand drive. The 5E version delivered an output power of 170 bhp whereas the Turbo version delivered an output power of 136 bhp. These cars featured 5-speed manual and automatic gearboxes, heat seats, cruise control, electric mirrors and quarter lights.
Over the years the engines used in these cars are
• 1.6 liter I4 engine that delivers an output power of 84 hp
• 2.0 liter I4 engine that delivers an output power of 113 hp
• 1.9 liter I5 engine that delivers an output power of 100hp
• 2.1 liter I5 engine that delivers an output power of 113 hp
• 2.1 liter I5 engine that delivers an output power of 134 hp
• 2.1 liter I5 engine that delivers an output power of 125 hp
• 2.0 liter I4 Diesel engine that delivers an output power of 69 hp
The engines used in North America are
• 2.1 liter I5 engine that delivers an output power of 103 hp
• 2.1 liter I5 engine that delivers an output power of 130 hp
• 2.1 liter I5 Diesel engine that delivers an output power of 67 hp
• 2.1 liter I5 Turbo diesel engine that delivers an output power of 84 hp
Specifications
Vehicle Type: - 4-door saloon, 2-door saloon and 5-door hatchback
Configuration: - Front Engine
Engine: - 1.6L I4, 2.0L I4, 1.9L I5 non turbo, 2.1L I5 turbo and 2.0L I5 Diesel
Transmission: - 3-Speed Automatic and 5-speed manual
Wheelbase: - 2677 mm
Width: - 1768 mm
Length: - 4680 mm
Height: - 1393 mm
Weight: - 2532 lb
The Audi 80 B3 version was launched in the year 1986 and its production ended in the year 1991.
The car featured a galvanized bodyshell, zinc coated body and latest aerodynamic looks. Compared to its predecessors the B3 was sold world wide and it was huge success during its period. The headlights contain high beam lights and indicators in the bumpers. The first cars featured a 1.4 L I4 engine that delivered an output power of 130 KW.
In the year 1988, the 2–door coupe has been introduced. It consisted of a 2.3 L I5 engine that delivered an output power of 125 KW. The 1989 and 1990 models consisted of a 2.3 L 5-cylinder engine that delivered an output power of 164 hp. These cars weighed about 3042 lb and it consisted of leather interiors, VDO gauges and push button locking.
The petrol engines used in the Audi 80 B3 are:
1.4 L I4 engine
The capacity of this engine is 1399 cc and it produces an output power of 64 hp at 5200 rpm and 110 N-m torque at 3000 rpm.
1.6 L I4 engine
The capacity of this engine is 1595 cc and it produces an output power of 101 hp at 6300 rpm and 135 N-m torque at 3500 rpm.
1.8 L I4 engine
The capacity of this engine is 1781 cc and it produces an output power of 89 hp at 5200 rpm and 150 N-m torque at 3300 rpm.
2.0 L I4 engine
The capacity of this engine is 1984 cc and it produces an output power of 111 hp at 5300 rpm and 170 N-m torque at 3250 rpm.
The Diesel engines used in the Audi 80 B3 are
2.0 L I5 engine
The capacity of this engine is 1588 cc and it produces an output power of 49 hp at 4800 rpm and 97 N-m torque at 3200 rpm.
2.3 L I5 engine
The capacity of this engine is 1896 cc and it produces an output power of 67 hp at 4400 rpm and 127 N-m torque at 2600 rpm.
1.6 L I4 Turbodiesel engine
The capacity of this engine is 1588 cc and it produces an output power of 79 hp at 4500 rpm and 155 N-m torque at 2800 rpm.
Specifications
Vehicle Type: - 4-door saloon and 3-door coupe
Configuration: - Front Engine
Transmission: - 3-Speed Automatic and 5-speed manual
Wheelbase: - 2540 mm
Width: - 1695 mm
Length: - 4392 mm
Height: - 1397 mm
