Porsche 959
Porsche’s Group B-inspired technology flagship brought adaptive all-wheel drive to the supercar world.
- Power
- 444 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 3.7 s
- Top speed
- 196 mph
- Est. value
- $1.8m–$3m
About the Porsche 959
The 959 emerged from Porsche’s Group B programme, with customer deliveries beginning in 1987. Its sequentially turbocharged flat-six, electronically controlled all-wheel drive and adjustable suspension made it an unusually versatile supercar. The Komfort version retained a usable cabin rather than the stripped-out approach of the rarer Sport. Porsche quotes 292 series-production road cars across the original range; larger published totals include additional prototypes and later builds.
Porsche 959 specs
The Porsche 959 produces 444 bhp (331 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 196 mph (315 km/h).
| Make | Porsche |
|---|---|
| Model | 959 |
| Trim | Komfort |
| Years | 1987–1993 |
| Type | Supercar |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | About 292 built |
| Original price | About $225,000 when new |
| Engine | 2.85L sequential twin-turbocharged rear-mounted flat-6 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,849 cc (2.8 litres) |
| Induction | Twin-turbocharged |
| Power | 444 bhp (331 kW) at 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) |
| 0–60 mph | 3.7 s |
| Top speed | 196 mph (315 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,450 kg (3,197 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 306 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Porsche 959 worth?
A typical Porsche 959 is estimated to be worth $1,800,000 – $3,000,000 (about £1,340,000 – £2,240,000).
Its original price when new was about $225,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Porsche 959 rarity in CarSpot
The Porsche 959 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Porsche 959 fun facts
- Porsche quotes 292 original series-production 959 road cars.
- Its hollow magnesium wheels formed part of an early tyre-pressure monitoring system.
- The six-speed gearbox includes a low off-road gear marked G.
