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1988 PORSCHE 959 KOMFORT COUPEALL-WHEEL DRIVETHE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR WASTHE EARL OF MEXBOROUGH IN LONDONAND WAS FEATURED IN MANY MAGAZINE ARTICLES.MAGAZINES INCLUDED W/SALE:SUPER CLASSICSPERFORMANCE CAREUROPEAN CAREVO911 & PORSCHE WORLD X2WE PURCHASED THE CAR FOR A LOCALCLIENT IN OCTOBER OF 2014.THIS SUPER-RARE SUPERCAR IS INIMMACULATE CONDITION WITH ONLY34K MILES AND INCLUDES ALLBOOKS, DETAILED SERVICE RECORDS, ORIGINALINVOICE OF SALE AND MORE.GRAND PRIX WHITE EXTERIORBURGUNDY UPHOLSTERYONLY 34,449 MILES!************************************FINANCING:WE OFFER MANY FINANCING OPTIONS FOR ALL SITUATIONS. RATES AREBASED ON CURRENT INTEREST RATES AND CUSTOMER CREDIT RATING.************************************INTERIOR:BURGUNDY / GRAY CLOTH INTERIORVDO GAUGESBLAUPUNKT RADIO12V CIGARETTE LIGHTERAIR CONDITIONINGWINDSHIELD DEFROSTERRIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTERSUSPENSION ADJUSTERPOWER WINDOWSPORSCHE CARPETED FLOOR MATSPOWER / HEATED FRONT SEATS************************************EXTERIOR:GRAND PRIX WHITE EXTERIORWHITE WHEELSBRIDGESTONE RE71 TIRESHEATER SIDE MIRRORSBLACK PORSCHE BRAKE CALIPERSDRILLED BRAKE ROTORSEXTERIOR DIMENSIONS:WHEEL BASE: 2,272 MM (89.4 Inches)LENGTH: 4,260 MM (168 Inches)WIDTH: 1,840 MM (72 Inches)HEIGHT: 1,280 MM (50 Inches)CURB WEIGHT: 1,450 KG (3,200 LBS)************************************DRIVETRAIN:2.9L BI-TURBO FLAT-6 CYLINDER ENGINE450HP @ 6500 RPM / 370LB-FT TORQUE @ 5500 RPM6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONALL-WHEEL DRIVE************************************PERFORMANCE SPECS:0-60 MPH: 3.9 SEC0-100 MPH: 8.5 SECQUARTER MILE: 12.1 SECTOP SPEED: 197 MPH************************************The engine used by Porsche for the 959 was a lightly modified version of the engine the Porsche used in the Moby Dick racer as well as its Indy Car program. With a displacement of 2.9 liters (the engine is technically a 2.85-liter unit), the 959 was about a liter down compared to most 911s of the day. With the block, heads and pistons made from aluminum, combined with titanium connecting rods and a dry-sump oiling system, the engine was very light and very compact. This engine used an interesting dual-cooling solution that saw the cylinders stay cooled via air as all Porsches were, but the heads had water cooling. Equipped with a pair of sequential turbochargers, Porsche was able to push the horsepower of this motor up to 444 ponies with torque coming in at 369 pound-feet. Porsche used this sequential turbo setup, rather than the traditional usual turbo setup to improve responsiveness and cut lag.Making sure this engine can get power to the road, Porsche created a new Porsche-Stuer Kupplung (PSK) all-wheel-drive system. Even today the PSK system is considered to be one of the most advanced ever made. Many modern systems can vary torque to various axles, but this alteration of torque only occurs when slippage occurs. The PSK system could vary power in normal running conditions regardless of wheel slip. While the system ran in a 40:60 configuration most of the time, as much as 80-percent of the power would be routed to the rear wheels under hard acceleration to make the most of the traction afforded by a rear-engine platform.When all was said and done, the Porsche 959 was good to hit the 62-mph mark from a dead stop in just 3.7 seconds. Even 100 mph rolled around in just 8.3 seconds. Top speed was a record setting 197 mph.To help the 959 come to a stop quickly, it was fitted with the largest set of brakes Porsche had put on a production car. The rotors where 12.6-inches up front and 12.1-inches in the rear. These rotors where ventilated and cross-drilled to improve performance. All four tires were clamped by aluminum, four-piston calipers and the car was fitted with ABS as well, another first for a Supercar.Come in and test drive today, on your way to ownership!************************************DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER:At Formula Imports we pride ourselves on detailed and accurate listings for all our vehicles. In some cases, a typographical error or incorrect options or mileage may be shown. Due to our high volume of sales, Formula Imports cannot be held responsible for typos or inaccurate descriptions. Please be sure to refer to the detailed images and vehicle window sticker or contact one of our sales team members with any specific questions. We thank you in advance for your continued support and we look forward to helping you find your next dream car!************************************OUR MISSION:Our mission is to simply be the very best in every aspect of our business. We will accomplish this by giving exceptional, personal attention to each client that we take under our care while providing our employees with a superior work environment and strongly supporting our community.ABOUT US:Formula Imports in Charlotte, NC is family owned and operated and a proud member of the Braun Automotive Group. We have enjoyed connecting our internationally demanding clients with their specific automotive needs for over 25 years. Being racers and car enthusiasts ourselves, we share in the passion of research, due diligence, acquisition, and delivery of the finest cars in the world.With our repeat and referral customer sales rate nearly triple the national auto dealership standard, we continually strive for a customer experience that is second to none. CUSTOMER BILL OF RIGHTSYOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO... Courteous and professional treatment at all times. Honest information when you request it, without evasiveness. Prompt and efficient service with genuine concern for your time. Choose which products and services you purchase. Clear and thorough explanations of all financing and purchase details. Receive copies of all documents signed. Expect the value of products and services to be equal to or exceed the purchase price. Be invited to buy without feeling pressured. Expect us to keep our promises to you. Expect the same level of professional service before, during and after the sale.All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, our dealer document preparation charge of $799, and any emission testing charge. The price for listed vehicles as equipped does not include charges such as: License, Title, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes, Dealer Prep, Smog Fees, Credit Investigation, Optional Credit Insurance, Physical Damage of Liability Insurance, or Delivery Fees. DEALER makes no representations, expressed or implied, to any actual or prospective purchaser or owner of this vehicle as to the existence, ownership, accuracy, description or condition of the listed vehicle's equipment, accessories, price, specials or any warranties. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to the sale of this vehicle. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.