PORSCHE 959 Review

It began with the fact that in 1972 CEO Ernst Fuhrmann (Ernst Fuhrmann) conceived depart from the "Porshe" style and make a model of a "normal" engine and the "normal" cool it, that is water.
The results of its efforts are often seen on European routes is the model 924, 944 and, of course, a powerful 928, which was not just a Porsche instead of the flagship 911 model. Although Fuhrmann Company pulling in a time of crisis, but as soon as they passed, its influence has strong protest Ferry Porsche, followed by Fuhrmann quickly gave way to a new "chief executive".
At this time hot Post by Peter Schultz, an American of German descent who had waited decisive action. And Schulz was not long in coming. First, it has invested heavily in the 911 rd, which have already been forgotten. There cabriolet 911, "so painless" adopted in Frankfurt in 1982. But a year later, in 1983 to film the public eye was the first time Porsche 959.After everything possible and impossible, he embodies the most modern sports a car logically from Porsche. It was one of the most expensive and most expeditious and car nines in the history of world famous brands.
The draft, surprisingly, has proved viable. It was originally produced only 20 "military" vehicles, which began their victorious march to the world championships. It was a Super car and pastors, who dominated the race Paris-Dakar 1984-1986. Only after three and a half years, the first "civilian" customers were promised "exclusive" showing phenomenal patience.
A huge even by today's standards of value DM 420.000 (80-x amount was fantastic and did) make the machine available only to very rich people. For example, 959 immediately extensive millionaire Boris Becker. In 1987, the company announced the production of two such as car nines.
Transmission included a box and four programmers chosen gear ratios, enabled to keep the electronic control angles hoisting and lowering. Advanced drive complement electronic anti-lock brakes system (ABS). Silent smooth riding, a sense of security, and the excellent dynamic performance.
The complex, managed Transmission Electronics was founded in the early development model 911 with the stroke of the specimen in 1981. But this time, the distribution of torque followed so. system electronic coupling Porsche (Porsche Control Clutch). Six-gearbox, despite the enormous torque of 530 Nm, in conjunction with the main couple had super short gear relations.
Suspension also had its small secrets. For example, the control system clearance. Maximum speed achieved in the body of 124 mm above the road, but it should not be forgotten that we are a car logically to conquer roads, and therefore it is possible to take a provision of 150 mm or even 178 mm
Upcoming African desert hardship forced not only assists in the body, but at the same time, make it much harder to normal. Therefore, the steel frame was equipped light and strong wings, doors, trunk lid and hood made of materials related to the aerospace industry rather than a car.
Design is a separate branch of the evolution of the model 911. More advanced tail with the "military" wing, fundamentally thick in the body; Rear wings can be seen for radiator cooling air pumped air. Lattice on the front bumper "responsible" for the addition of air to the brakes and cooling radiators, lamps drowned in the body, small triangular mirrors.

Aerodynamics body (Sh = 0.31) has greatly contributed to a record year for speed serial for a V-nines 317 km / h. Only in the 87th year, Ferrari F40 exceeded the figure of 6 km / h. Like other Porsche Porsche 959 has been a baptism of Le Mans. After minor modifications carried out for the race this level, this machine under the symbol 961 is the first in a class GTX and 7 th in absolute credit, which could be regarded as a success.

Interior and car pastors did not do the extraordinary. The owner of Porsche with the experience was surprised to discover in the 959th familiar model 911 Turbo finishing.

Wheels for serial copies were suitable size 235/45- and 255/40-VR17 wall and the central nut, as most of racing and car nines.

Nevertheless, one of the best and car smuggle created ever Porsche, quickly became a classic icon and the company. Bold project embodied in life, was the work of Peter Schultz of the Wall Porsche AG. Some time later, and he left the company.
has infinite capacity to improve. The market is a collection car smuggle it occurs now. Mercedes in the middle of 80, and today remains one of the extraordinary and stunning family of Porsche. The production model until 1988.