Porsche

959 1989

One of the most advanced supercars of its era. The Porsche 959 brought all-wheel drive, twin-turbocharging, and active aero to the road.

The Porsche 959 is one of the most significant cars ever built. Conceived as Porsche's technological flagship, it brought all-wheel drive, sequential twin-turbocharging, and active aerodynamics to a road car when rivals were still chasing the basics, and it was made in tiny numbers. Its influence runs through decades of performance cars that followed. Here you'll find the engineering story, the specifications, the motorsport heritage, and why it remains so revered.

Articles featuring Porsche 959 (1)

Porsche · 959 White Porsche 959S Steals Cars and Coffee Morrisville A white on white Porsche 959 turned heads at Cars and Coffee Morrisville. We break down its Dakar roots, F40 rivalry, and why values keep climbing. Read more →