Porsche 959 (1987 – 1988) vs RUF CTR Yellowbird (1987 – 1996): specs compared
The RUF CTR Yellowbird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 469 hp against 450 hp. It has the higher top speed: 342 km/h against 317 km/h. The Porsche 959 uses less fuel, from 12.5 L/100 km against 14.9 L/100 km. The RUF CTR Yellowbird is the lighter car, from 1,150 kg against 1,450 kg.
| Specification |
Porsche
959
1987 – 1988
|
RUF
CTR Yellowbird
1987 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1987 – 1988 | 1987 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 450 hp | 469 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 553 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 317 km/h | 342 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.5 L/100 km | 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,199 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,268 mm | 2,272 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,450 kg | 1,150 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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