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The 959 is better in all performance aspects compared to the [[BMW M3 GTR (Street)|BMW M3 GTR]] although it has an inferior nitrous boost and performs worse in pursuits due to its low mass. There are no aftermarket body kits for the car. |
The 959 is better in all performance aspects compared to the [[BMW M3 GTR (Street)|BMW M3 GTR]] although it has an inferior nitrous boost and performs worse in pursuits due to its low mass. There are no aftermarket body kits for the car. |
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| − | On April 26th, 2010 the Need for Speed: World Create-A-Porsche 959 Contest was held. 3D Modelers had the chance to send a 959 3D model to Black Box with the best entry being placed into the released title. The winning model was created by |
+ | On April 26th, 2010 the Need for Speed: World Create-A-Porsche 959 Contest was held. 3D Modelers had the chance to send a 959 3D model to Black Box with the best entry being placed into the released title. The winning model was created by Svyatoslav Gampel. |
The Year One 959 was released simultaneously with the stock vehicle as a celebration of the first anniversary of Need for Speed: World. It is equipped with [[Need for Speed: World/Performance Parts|Gromlen Race Tuned parts]] and furnished with unique vinyls. |
The Year One 959 was released simultaneously with the stock vehicle as a celebration of the first anniversary of Need for Speed: World. It is equipped with [[Need for Speed: World/Performance Parts|Gromlen Race Tuned parts]] and furnished with unique vinyls. |
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Revision as of 15:17, 2 August 2012
Template:InfoboxCar2 The Porsche 959 is a mid-engined supercar developed by Porsche from 1986 to 1989. Only 337 units were produced during its production. It was briefly the world's fastest production car although this title was swiftly claimed by the Ferrari F40.
It used many high-tech components such as an electronic AWD system as it was being designed to compete in Group B rallying. The road-racing variant of the 959 - the 961 - competed and was successful in the Paris-Dakar Rally ans well as in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed
The 959 is featured in Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed as an add-on vehicle. It is as quick and powerful as the Porsche 911 Turbo (993) and more stable than rear-engined cars without all-wheel drive.
Need for Speed: World
Template:NFSWlink The Porsche 959 is one of the best Tier 3 in-game-cash cars featured in Need for Speed: World due to its high top speed of 190 mph (306 kmh) and responsive handling at the expense of strong oversteer in turns.
The 959 is better in all performance aspects compared to the BMW M3 GTR although it has an inferior nitrous boost and performs worse in pursuits due to its low mass. There are no aftermarket body kits for the car.
On April 26th, 2010 the Need for Speed: World Create-A-Porsche 959 Contest was held. 3D Modelers had the chance to send a 959 3D model to Black Box with the best entry being placed into the released title. The winning model was created by Svyatoslav Gampel.
The Year One 959 was released simultaneously with the stock vehicle as a celebration of the first anniversary of Need for Speed: World. It is equipped with Gromlen Race Tuned parts and furnished with unique vinyls.
A free 959 rental code was temporary available for players of Need for Speed: World on August 5th, 2011.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)
The 959 featured in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) is only available in the downloadable Porsche Unleashed Pack for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 releases of the title. It is a Super class Racer vehicle and a Rapid Deployment SCPD Unit.
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