959:
Horizontally opposed 6 cylinder, 24-valve DOHC aluminum block and water-cooled heads
Max boost pressure: 14.0 psi
Horsepower: 450@6,500 rpm
Power to weight ratio: 6.6 lbs per horsepower
Compression ratio: 8.3:1
Cd: .31
Fuel system: Bosch Motronic
Induction: Twin sequential turbocharging
0-60mph: 3.6 seconds (US version: 3.5s)
0-125: 12.7
Top Speed: 198++ mph
Curb weight: 2,917 lbs
Carrera GT:
No. of cylinders 10
Displacement 5.7 liters
Maximum power (SAE) 605 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Maximum torque 435 lb-ft @ 5,750 rpm
Maximum engine speed (revs) 8,400 rpm
Compression ratio 12.0 : 1
Top track speed 205 mph (330 km/h)
0-60 mph 3.8 secs
0-124 mph 9.9 secs
Unladen weight (DIN) 3,042 lbs (1,380 kg)
You may argue that these aren't significant advances. That's fine, but the Carrera GT is street legal. The 959 wasn't in the U.S.
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