When Porsche debuted the 959 in 1985 it was a built as Rally car. Porsche took the 959 into production in 1987 to adhere to Group B Rally rules. And while Porsche only produced 200, the car was light years ahead of its time, and truly groundbreaking. It was later considered the first supercar by many. Packing two turbochargers, the AWD 959 housed a 2.85-liter engine that pumped out 450 horsepower.
In this case, seeing is believing. Check out this 959 on the track, filmed by Apex One.
Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.
The award-winning former playwright was first published at age 18. She has worked extensively as a writer and editor for a number of lifestyle and pop culture publications. The diehard gearhead is a big fan of American muscle cars, sixth-gen Ford trucks, and Oxford commas.
