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Video - Driving the Porsche 918 Spyder

Although perhaps less recognized that other 1980s supercars, the Porsche 959 was years ahead of its time. In many ways, it was the precursor of today's 918 Spyder, a modern showpiece of Porsche technology. Besides having a 450-horsepower turbocharged six-cylinder engine, making it a monstrously strong car for its day, the 959 had a number of technological innovations. For instance, it had a tire-pressure monitoring system that utilized hollow magnesium wheels and an advanced all-wheel-drive system.