PORSCHE is celebrating an extraordinary world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the new Porsche 911 Dakar, that is just as comfortable off-road as it is on the highway.
Limited to just 2 500 examples, this exclusive model doesn’t just demonstrate the all-but-limitless possibilities of the Porsche 911 concept. It also evokes the first overall victory by Porsche in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally.
This momentous win also marked the birth of all-wheel drive in the Porsche 911. This is why the new 911 Dakar is also offered with an optional rally design package, reminiscent of that iconic winning car.
The first striking detail of this vehicle is its ground clearance, which is 50mm higher than that of a 911 Carrera with sports suspension. And, the standard lift system can raise the front and rear ends an additional 30mm.
Its ground clearance and ramp angle rival those of conventional SUVs. The lift system is not designed merely for driving over obstacles at low speeds, but is rather an integral part of the retuned suspension.
The “high level” setting is available for ambitious off-road adventures at speeds of up to 170km/h. Above that speed, the car automatically lowers back down to normal level.
Complementing its sporty off-road attributes are specially developed Pirelli Scorpion all terrain plus tyres (245/45 ZR 19 at the front and 295/40 ZR 20 at the rear).
The three-litre bi-turbo six-cylinder with 353kW and a maximum torque of 570Nm delivers superior performance with a compelling boxer sound.
The new sports car sprints to 100km/h in 3,4 seconds due to the tyres, with the top speed limited to 240km/h.
As standard, the engine comes with an eight-speed PDK and Porsche all-wheel drive. It also includes rear-axle steering, the engine mounts from the 911 GT3, and Porsche dynamic chassis control anti-roll stabilisation.
The roof features a visible 12-volt power outlet for the headlights of the optional rack. With a capacity of 42kg, the rack can accommodate rallying equipment such as fuel and water canisters, folding shovels and traction boards. A roof tent is also available.
The 911 Dakar will premiere at the 2022 Icons of Porsche festival at the Dubai Design District in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 26 and 27 November.
