DID YOU KNOW?
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,159
Likes: 157
From: A twisty backroad in PA
I knew Gates owned a 1999 996 Cab. In fact, I remember seeing pictures of him with the car years ago. If I remember correctly, the car was a unique color.
It would be very interesting to know if he still owns and drives the car.
Banned
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 7,697
Likes: 31
From: Chicago
Pro
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 703
Likes: 6
From: Scottsdale,AZ
And yes Bill does drive his 959.
Rennlist Member
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: Seattle, Wa.
As I mentioned earlier, I knew there had to be at least 3 in Canepa's shop alone! I assume that is where you work. Sign me up for that job! I'll take the trash out all day long just to be around all of those toys!
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 3,086
Likes: 27
From: Ephrata, PA, USA now. Originally from the UK
Slightly off topic as the original thread was regarding the 1999 996 Cab but here are some fact regarding the 959.
The Porsche 959 is a rare and awesome automobile. Less than 400 were built in 1987 - 1988. They sold for about $250,000 US each.
Space age technology was used in building its body, made up of aluminum and Kevlar parts to keep it light, but strong enough to handle the 450 hp that where transmitted through its four wheel drive configuration. It would rocket from 0 - 100 kph in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 320 kph (200 mph).
All the air scoops where not in the original design, but were added later. When testing began, Porsche soon discovered that they were needed to supply enough air for the turbo chargers and to keep the engine running cool enough.
The Porsche 959 was never certified legal for American roads since Porsche refused to hand over 4 cars for crash testing. Who can blame them?
The Porsche 959 is a rare and awesome automobile. Less than 400 were built in 1987 - 1988. They sold for about $250,000 US each.
Space age technology was used in building its body, made up of aluminum and Kevlar parts to keep it light, but strong enough to handle the 450 hp that where transmitted through its four wheel drive configuration. It would rocket from 0 - 100 kph in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 320 kph (200 mph).
All the air scoops where not in the original design, but were added later. When testing began, Porsche soon discovered that they were needed to supply enough air for the turbo chargers and to keep the engine running cool enough.
The Porsche 959 was never certified legal for American roads since Porsche refused to hand over 4 cars for crash testing. Who can blame them?
Rennlist Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 7,928
Likes: 3,143
From: US
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,336
Likes: 3
From: Somewhere in CT
