Interesting Facts About the Porsche 959
The Porsche 959 was produced from 1986 to 1993, debuting as a Group B rally car before being homologated for road use. It remains one of the most celebrated and rare supercars in Porsche’s history.
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Limited Production Run
Only a scant 337 copies of the 959 were made, according to Porsche’s official figures. An exclusive production run of 292 units is also cited by Porsche Classic, highlighting the model’s rarity. Of those, just 29 were the high‑performance 959 Sport variant.
Design and Styling
The 959 was designed by Helmuth Bott and built as a 2‑door coupe. It was based on the iconic 911 series, blending classic Porsche proportions with advanced engineering for its era.
Parts and Modern Support
Porsche maintains a catalog of about 52,000 parts for the 959, ensuring owners can source components despite the car’s rarity. For especially obscure items, Porsche has turned to 3D printing as a cost‑effective way to produce small, hard‑to‑find parts.
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