A single road racing version of the 959 was also built, called the 961. It took part in a handful of races, with a 7th-in-class finish at Le Mans being its most notable achievement. However ...
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The 959 was powered by a detuned racing engine, sourced from the Porsche 962 and 956. The engine was a twin-turbocharged 2.8-liter (2,849 cc) flat-six that made 444 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque.