Porsche has gone ahead and done it.
The final production version of the high-riding 911 we’ve seen crisscross the Nurburgring over the past few years has been revealed, dubbed the 911 Dakar.
No version of the 911 is common, but the Dakar will be rare. Only 2500 pieces will be offered worldwide, with prices starting at $491,400 before transportation costs. The optional Rally Design Pack adds $54,730 before it goes on sale on that sticker.
Dakar deliveries begin in the second half of 2023 to Australia.
Under the hood, Dakar borrows from a number of different 911 models.
Strength comes from a 3.0 liter twin-turbo flat-six do 353kW power and 570Nm torque, like you get in the Carrera GTS, combined with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. The 100 km/h sprint takes 3.4 seconds.
The engine mounts have been lifted from the GT3 and an active roll stabilization system is available to keep the taller body in check.
How tall? At rest, the Dakar is 50 mm taller than the regular Carrera and it can be raised by another 30 mm when conditions require it.
In Porsche’s words, “the lift system is not designed solely for low-speed obstacle driving, but is an integral part of the re-tuned suspension. The ‘high level’ setting is available for ambitious off-road adventures.”
A set of reinforced off-road tires, but the standard rubber is more terrain-focused: A set of Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tires measuring 245/45 R19 up front and 295/40 R20 at the rear, with 9mm tread depth and reinforced sidewalls.
Two new driving modes are offered: Rallye, which transfers power to the rear axle to help the vehicle operate on rough surfaces, and Off-Road when the road is rough. Both modes feature a new launch control system designed for loose surfaces.
If the raised ride height isn’t appealing enough, the Dakar stands out from other 911 models thanks to its rear spoiler, red aluminum tow hook, wider bodywork, and an external 12V outlet on the roof. .
Inside, the Dakar has fixed bucket seats up front and no rear seats. Thinner glass is standard, as is the lightweight battery, which reduces weight over the 911’s wider range.
If that weren’t enough, the Rallye Design Pack offers a white and blue two-tone finish with red and yellow stripes, reminiscent of the repeated 911 that won the Paris race. -Dakar in 1984.
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