PORSCHE 959 1990
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                              Note:  On some cars, the coeficient of drag has been estimated because not all manufacturers tell that about a car.

                     CAR SPECIFICATIONS
 
                     Engine Displacement:     2849 cc.   
                     Engine Location:         REAR       
                     Engine Type:            TURBO       
                     Engine Max Horsepower:    444 bhp   
                                         @:   6500 rpm   
                     Engine Torque:            369 lb-ft 
                                 @:           5500 rpm   
                     Compression Ratio:        7.0 :1    
                     Maximum engine speed:    7500 rpm   
                     Transmission Type:     MANUAL       
                     Number of Gears:            6       
                     Gear Ratio 1st:          3.50 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 2nd:          2.06 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 3rd:          1.41 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 4th:          1.04 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 5th:          0.81 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 6th:          0.64 :1    
                     Final drive ratio:       4.12 :1    
                     Driving wheels:           ALL       
                     Car test weight:         3593 lb.   
                     % weight on front wheels:  50 %     
                     Wheelbase:               89.4 in.   
                     Tire section width:       255 mm.   
                     Wheel diameter:            17 in.   
                     Tire profile:              40 %     
                     Coefficient of drag:     0.31       
                     Frontal area:           19.30 sq.ft.
                     Overall height:          47.2 in.   
                     Overall width:           72.4 in.   
                     Ground clearance:         4.7 in.