1987 Porsche 959
In the mid-1980s, Porsche released a model that looked like it had jetted in from the future. The twin-turbocharged 959 was considered an astonishing achievement back in 1986, regarded as the most technologically advanced road-going sportscar ever created. It was the the pinnacle of production-car performance, and was designed to eliminate aerodynamic lift, with an impressive bodywork that includes flared fenders, covered headlights, a basket-handle rear wing, and intake vents on each flank.
Powered by a 2,849cc flat-six that features sequential twin turbochargers, water-cooled cylinder heads, and quad overhead camshafts, and with a 0-100km/h time of just 3.7sec, this classic Porsche supercar still puts many modern supercars in the shade. You can now get your hands on this rare specimen finished in graphite metallic over dark grey metallic leather, over at Bring a Trailer.
The Porsche 959's influence continues in the new Porsche Mission S Concept, a mid-engine vision model that reinterprets the legendary car's flowing roofline alongside design cues from the 911, GT1, and 917.
