New Porsche fails regulations
Porsche’s new supercar, the 959, will never reach one of the West German company’s most lucrative export markets, North America. 1 The wind-cheating 233km/h speedster does not meet the United States standard for bumper height. A variable ride height, adjustable by the driver, ranges from 127 to 203 mm, but Federal requirements make 3205 mm
the minimum bumper height. Modifications to make the 959 comply would put its already astronomical price beyond belief, as well as ruining its appearance. However, North Americans will not dip out entirely on features of the four-wheel-drive, 335.5 kW twin-turbo 959. Many of them will be adapted for other United States-bound Porsche models.
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Press, 22 May 1986, Page 26
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