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Porsche makes sports car history by launching its first publicly available rally car, the $223,450 911 Dakar. After extensive testing, Porsche has settled on a 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder boxer engine with 473 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque and an 8-speed PDK. True to rally form, an 80-mm suspension lifts the car, along with an optional roof rack and model-specific Pirelli Scorpion all-terrain tires.
Historic liveries recall rally milestones. Edited by Rex McAfee Porsche to offer three exclusive wraps with designs inspired by the East African Safari Rally. The rally history of the Porsche 911, well away from paved roads, began before the first victory in the Paris-Dakar Rally in 1984. Early forays in...
In this video, Mat Watson from carwow takes a closer look at the incredible Porsche 911 Dakar, an off-road modified version of the Carrera 4 GTS. With a raised suspension, retro-styled alloys, and a carbon fibre spoiler, this car is built for adventure. Inside, you’ll find bespoke driving modes, durable...
Porsche made sports car history by launching its first publicly available rally car, the $223,450 911 Dakar. After extensive testing, Porsche has settled on a 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder boxer engine with 473 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque and an 8-speed PDK. The all-new Dakar is true to rally form,...
A drag race involving off-roaders may not usually be very thrilling. However, both the Porsche 911 Dakar and Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, recognized as off-road performance icons, have gained fame for their performance on asphalt and tracks. With raised suspensions and impressive off-road capabilities, they have redefined their potential for performance....
The debut of the Porsche 911 Dakar late last year stirred immense excitement in the automotive world. Based on the 911 Carrera GTS, the 911 Dakar is propelled by a 3.0-liter flat-six engine. This twin-turbocharged powerplant generates an impressive 473 horsepower. Featuring all-wheel-drive as a standard feature, the car accelerates...
2023 Porsche 911 Dakar
Live on Bring A Trailer is a delivery mileage example of Porsche’s first publicly available rally car, the 911 Dakar. Unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 Dakar pays tribute to the Porsche 953’s triumphant victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally. This remarkable model is derived from...
2023 Porsche 911 Dakar
Unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 Dakar pays homage to the Porsche 953’s triumphant victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally. To create the new Dakar, Porsche modified the Carrera 4 GTS and transformed it into a very capable off-roader with modifications including increased ground clearance, all-terrain...
When discussing off-road capable cars, the primary focus is on pickup trucks and SUVs. While compact performance cars with off-road capabilities and a rallying legacy are also considered, the prevalence of SUVs has made their performance variants the most prominent in the off-road performance scene. Porsche and Lamborghini, however, have...
2023 Porsche 911 (992) Dakar
Unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 Dakar pays tribute to the Porsche 953’s triumphant victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally. Porsche transformed the Carrera 4 GTS  into a highly capable off-roader, with modifications that include increased ground clearance, all-terrain tires, specialized drive modes, and weight-saving measures....
2024 Porsche 911 (992) Dakar
Unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 Dakar pays tribute to the Porsche 953’s triumphant victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally. Porsche transformed the Carrera 4 GTS  into a highly capable off-roader, with modifications that include increased ground clearance, all-terrain tires, specialized drive modes, and weight-saving measures. The 992...
Mad Max meets Burning Man A little over two decades ago, a bunch of off-roading enthusiasts decided to create the “ultimate off-road challenge” that would test the abilities and capabilities of the entire spectrum of off-roading—from rock crawling to “closed course/stadium racing” to high-speed desert-floor runs. While this event started...
The Porsche 992 Dakar is a car that pays homage to Porsche’s victorious history in the Paris-Dakar rally, where they clinched victory with the Porsche 953. This model, produced in a limited run of 2,500 units, celebrates that historic win and embodies Porsche’s legacy in rallying. Recently, Harry Metcalfe from...
Unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 992 Dakar pays tribute to the Porsche 953’s victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally. Based on the Carrera 4 GTS, the 911 Dakar model has been tailored for off-road prowess, featuring enhancements like increased ground clearance, all-terrain tires, specialized drive modes,...
The 911 Dakar and 911 S/T are two of the rarest and most unique Porsche 911s available today, each highlighting a different aspect of Porsche’s playful engineering. The Dakar is an off-road-ready sports car inspired by rally racing, while the 911 S/T is a lightweight, purist’s dream built for the...
The Porsche 911 has always been a versatile and capable sports car. But with the introduction of the Dakar edition, Porsche has taken versatility to a whole new level. This off-road-ready 911 is designed to tackle the toughest terrain while still maintaining the iconic driving experience that the 911 is...
The Porsche 911 Dakar is designed for off-road driving, drawing its name from the legendary Paris-Dakar Rally, which a 911 won overall in 1984. It’s built on the 992 Carrera 4 GTS platform and features a ground clearance that is 50 mm higher than a standard Carrera with sport suspension,...
Unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the limited-edition Porsche 911 Dakar pays homage to the iconic 1984 Porsche 953 Carrera 4×4, which competed in the Paris-Dakar Rally. Based on the Carrera 4 GTS, the 911 Dakar comes with off-road-focused modifications such as higher ground clearance, all-terrain tires, unique...
After building 2,500 examples, Porsche has celebrated the end of the 911 Dakar model with the handover of a Sonderwunsch special at the Porsche plant in Zuffenhausen. Extensively customized and refined, this Sonderwunsch 911 Dakar was commissioned for an Italian collector of sports cars. Dakar Spec Porsche introduced the 911...
Any Porsche enthusiast will know the iconic 911 comes in many flavors, including limited editions like the the Turbo 50 Years, Dakar and recent S/T.  These exclusive models combine outstanding design, special drive and chassis components, and individual equipment details to create a unique product and driving experience. Special production...
From negative 20 to positive 38 degrees Celsius, from the coast to an elevation of nearly 4,700 meters, and from highways to gravel roads, Nguyen Hoang Anh, owner of a logistics company, drove his 911 Dakar from Vietnam to the Mongolian part of the Gobi Desert and back again, passing...
This 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar, listed on Bring a Trailer, is one of 2,500 examples built to honor the 1984 Dakar-winning 911 RS/SC 4×4 driven by René Jean Metge and Dominique Lemoine. Finished in Ice Gray Metallic with “Rallye 1978” graphics, it features model-specific 19″ front and 20″ rear Dakar...