Impressive feats, but what the 959 will be remembered ... the computer-controlled Porsche-Steuer Kupplung (PSK) system could split torque 50:50 front/rear in slippery conditions, or at the other ...

A quick snapshot of 959 history follows. In 1981, with the 911 poised to be replaced by the more conventional, front-engine 928, Porsche's new managing director Peter Schutz issued a change in plans.

A solitary guard, in a small cabin, lifted the front gate ... although the Porsche’s is, perhaps, slightly better. Like all the 959’s controls, it is certainly lighter. The lightness helps ...

The same happened with the Porsche 959 and Ferrari F40, two cars that couldnt have been more different. But the fact that both could tickle the magical 200 mph mark made them the perfect magazine ...

We’re thrilled to present something truly special from Monaco - a premiere on our site - the Porsche Kalmar 9X9, a reimagined ...

there was another Porsche supercar quietly and discretely on display upstairs in the same hall. That, of course, was the 959. But not just any 959: this was the original Gruppe B prototype.