Shmidt.Art - Porsche - Porsche 959 - 1980s
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A premium automotive poster dedicated to the legendary 1987 Porsche 959 — one of the most technologically advanced supercars of its era and a landmark in Porsche’s engineering history.
This artwork presents the Porsche 959 in an elegant Silver Metallic finish, accompanied by detailed technical views, a period-inspired cockpit illustration, sports seating, drivetrain imagery, classic Porsche colour options, specifications, and carefully selected design elements. The warm vintage background contrasts with the sophisticated engineering of the 959, creating a refined tribute to a car that helped redefine what a high-performance road car could achieve.
Highlights
A Technological Porsche Flagship
Developed during one of the most ambitious periods in Porsche’s history, the 959 was conceived as a showcase for advanced performance technology. Its combination of sophisticated aerodynamics, electronically controlled all-wheel drive, twin-turbocharging, and lightweight construction placed it far ahead of most contemporary production cars.
Twin-Turbocharged Flat-Six
At the heart of the 959 is a 2.85-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six, producing approximately 450 PS in standard road-going form. The engine combined air-cooled cylinders with water-cooled cylinder heads and was derived from Porsche’s competition engineering experience.
Advanced All-Wheel Drive
One of the 959’s defining innovations was its sophisticated PSK all-wheel-drive system, capable of varying torque distribution between the front and rear axles. Combined with electronically controlled suspension and advanced chassis technology, it gave the 959 exceptional traction and stability for its era.
Aerodynamics and Purposeful Design
Although unmistakably related to the 911, the 959 received extensively redesigned bodywork. Integrated bumpers, widened arches, carefully managed airflow, rear air intakes, and its distinctive integrated rear wing created a shape designed around aerodynamic efficiency and high-speed stability.
Detailed Illustrated Composition
The artwork includes:
Large three-quarter illustration in Silver Metallic
Front and side technical views
Detailed period-inspired cockpit illustration
Sports seat illustration
Rear three-quarter view
Drivetrain and mechanical detail
Classic Porsche colour palette
Technical specifications and design notes
Vintage-style typography and presentation
The warm ivory background, subtle aged-paper texture, and carefully rendered illustrations create an elegant archival aesthetic suitable for a garage, office, living room, studio, or automotive collection.
Specifications
Model: Porsche 959
Year: 1987
Engine: 2.85 L twin-turbocharged flat-six
Power: Approx. 450 PS / 331 kW
Cooling: Air-cooled cylinders / water-cooled cylinder heads
Transmission: 6-speed manual including off-road “G” gear
Layout: Rear-engine
Drive: PSK all-wheel drive
Character: Technology-focused performance flagship
A distinctive decorative piece celebrating the Porsche 959 — an extraordinary engineering achievement that demonstrated technologies which would influence generations of high-performance Porsche road cars.
The poster will be carefully packed for shipping to ensure safe delivery.
AI disclosure: This poster design was created using generative AI and subsequently reviewed and manually edited by Shmidt.Art.
A premium automotive poster dedicated to the legendary 1987 Porsche 959 — one of the most technologically advanced supercars of its era and a landmark in Porsche’s engineering history.
This artwork presents the Porsche 959 in an elegant Silver Metallic finish, accompanied by detailed technical views, a period-inspired cockpit illustration, sports seating, drivetrain imagery, classic Porsche colour options, specifications, and carefully selected design elements. The warm vintage background contrasts with the sophisticated engineering of the 959, creating a refined tribute to a car that helped redefine what a high-performance road car could achieve.
Highlights
A Technological Porsche Flagship
Developed during one of the most ambitious periods in Porsche’s history, the 959 was conceived as a showcase for advanced performance technology. Its combination of sophisticated aerodynamics, electronically controlled all-wheel drive, twin-turbocharging, and lightweight construction placed it far ahead of most contemporary production cars.
Twin-Turbocharged Flat-Six
At the heart of the 959 is a 2.85-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six, producing approximately 450 PS in standard road-going form. The engine combined air-cooled cylinders with water-cooled cylinder heads and was derived from Porsche’s competition engineering experience.
Advanced All-Wheel Drive
One of the 959’s defining innovations was its sophisticated PSK all-wheel-drive system, capable of varying torque distribution between the front and rear axles. Combined with electronically controlled suspension and advanced chassis technology, it gave the 959 exceptional traction and stability for its era.
Aerodynamics and Purposeful Design
Although unmistakably related to the 911, the 959 received extensively redesigned bodywork. Integrated bumpers, widened arches, carefully managed airflow, rear air intakes, and its distinctive integrated rear wing created a shape designed around aerodynamic efficiency and high-speed stability.
Detailed Illustrated Composition
The artwork includes:
Large three-quarter illustration in Silver Metallic
Front and side technical views
Detailed period-inspired cockpit illustration
Sports seat illustration
Rear three-quarter view
Drivetrain and mechanical detail
Classic Porsche colour palette
Technical specifications and design notes
Vintage-style typography and presentation
The warm ivory background, subtle aged-paper texture, and carefully rendered illustrations create an elegant archival aesthetic suitable for a garage, office, living room, studio, or automotive collection.
Specifications
Model: Porsche 959
Year: 1987
Engine: 2.85 L twin-turbocharged flat-six
Power: Approx. 450 PS / 331 kW
Cooling: Air-cooled cylinders / water-cooled cylinder heads
Transmission: 6-speed manual including off-road “G” gear
Layout: Rear-engine
Drive: PSK all-wheel drive
Character: Technology-focused performance flagship
A distinctive decorative piece celebrating the Porsche 959 — an extraordinary engineering achievement that demonstrated technologies which would influence generations of high-performance Porsche road cars.
The poster will be carefully packed for shipping to ensure safe delivery.
AI disclosure: This poster design was created using generative AI and subsequently reviewed and manually edited by Shmidt.Art.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Designer/artist
Shmidt.Art
Manufacturer/brand
Porsche
Poster title
Porsche 959
Subject
Graphic design, Transport
Estimated period
1980s
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
A (excellent - mint condition)
Number of objects
1
Height
59.4 cm
Width
84.1 cm
Autographed by a famous person
No
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