Neon, Synth, And Horsepower: Five Star Performance Cars From The 1980s

September 17, 2018

Porsche 959

The Porsche 959 is diametrically opposed to the Ferrari F40. While the F40 took a no-frills approach to car design, the 959 was rather more advanced. Powered by a 2.8 liter flat-six, the Porsche took just 3.6 seconds to hit 60 mph, a figure that’s still remarkable to this day. The engine utilized a pair of sequential turbos that allowed for smooth power delivery. A new body was created by Porsche, made from a composite of aluminum and Kevlar, while the floor was made from Nomex.

The car featured exceptional aerodynamics, while, on the road-going version, a computer controlled its ride height. Featuring all-wheel drive and a whole host of advanced electronics, the 959 was, by far, the most advanced car of the 1980s. Between 1986-88, 337 were made. If you want to get your hands on one now, it’ll easily set you back a few million.

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