All-New Porsche 911 Dakar Debuts As A 473-HP Limited Edition Rally Car For The Road https://carbuzz.com/news/porsche-911-dakar-is-a-473hp-limited-edition-rally-car-for-the-road
đź“° Auto News Porsche to offer a new off-roader, the 911 Dakar
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đź“° Auto News - Porsche to offer a new off-roader, the 911 Dakar
Seems Porsche is releasing a variant of the 911 that is inspired by the Dakar Rally. The 911 will include higher ground clearance, custom suspension, lighter weight, and traction & suspension control for loose surfaces like gravel, sand, & snow. They already have front lift system on these cars...
Should have been more specific.đź“° Auto News - Porsche to offer a new off-roader, the 911 Dakar
Seems Porsche is releasing a variant of the 911 that is inspired by the Dakar Rally. The 911 will include higher ground clearance, custom suspension, lighter weight, and traction & suspension control for loose surfaces like gravel, sand, & snow. They already have front lift system on these cars...www.thechicagogarage.com
Here's everything you need to know about the coolest 911 of 2022.
The off-road 911's name refers to the infamous Paris-Dakar Rally, which Porsche won in 1984 when competitors had to worry about terrorism as much as tire-shredding rocks hidden in the deep sand. Porsche won that Dakar in a 1984 911 RS/SC 4x4. It was the first time an all-wheel-drive system had been used in a 911. These days we can't imagine the 911 range without the Carrera 4S. Not to mention the 911 Turbo and Turbo S, which only lost their widowmaker status once Porsche made AWD standard.
Here are the basics: it's powered by the well-known 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder Boxer engine, and in this application, it produces 473 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque and is mated to Porsche's eight-speed PDK transmission.
The flat-six in this produces 30 hp and 23 lb-ft more than a Carrera S. This may sound familiar to the Porschephiles, and there's a good reason for that. It's the same powertrain used in the 911 GTS, and you pay no penalties in terms of straight-line performance. Well, almost.
A Carrera 4 GTS Coupe with the PDK can hit 60 in 3.1 seconds, and the Dakar does it in 3.2 seconds. If you say you can feel that difference, you're lying. The Dakar's top speed is capped at 150 mph due to the all-terrain tires.
How is this even possible? Well, after going on a strict Porsche GT3-like diet, the Dakar weighs just 3,552 pounds. That's a mere 16 lbs more than a 911 Carrera 4 GTS with PDK. If you can feel that difference, you're also lying.
Now for all the bits that are Dakar-specific. The most noticeable difference is the increased ride height. It sits roughly two inches higher than a 911 Carrera with 6.3 inches of ground clearance. A standard lift system is included, and it can lift the car by an additional 1.2 inches with 7.5 inches of clearance. Porsche says this gives the Dakar a ride height and ramp-over angles similar to conventional SUVs.
The lift system is integral to the recalibrated suspension. The High-Level setting, which is the full 7.5 inches, is available up to 105 mph for "spirited off-road driving." Roughly translated from marketing, it means hooning like a boss on a gravel road.
The tires aren't just there to keep up appearances. They're specially developed Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tires, measuring 245/45 ZR 19 in front and 295/40 ZR 20 at the rear. The tread depth is 0.35 inches, which is nothing special. But these tires also have reinforced sidewalls and dual carcasses, making them less susceptible to damage from annoying sharp rocks. A blowout is the last thing you want while hooning on gravel at 104 mph.
Summer performance tires and snow tires from the Pirelli P Zero tire family are optionally available, featuring the same additional protection.
The Dakar will ship standard with rear-axle steering, body roll-reducing Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), and engine mounts borrowed from the GT3. As we predicted, there are two new driving modes: Rallye and Off-Road. Both can be activated via a switch on the steering wheel.
In Off-Road mode, the highest ride level is automatically selected. This mode is ideal for dune surfing or driving slowly over harsh terrain.
But let's not beat around the bush. We're all here for Rallye Mode because going sideways for no particular reason other than fun is one of life's greatest pleasures. The Dakar is perfectly set up for this, as most of the power is sent to the rear axle.
Both model-specific driving modes also feature a new Rallye Launch Control mode. It allows up to 20% wheel spin during a hard launch for a quick getaway on a loose surface.
- Twin-turbocharged flat-six produces 473 horsepower and 420 lb-ft
- AWD and an eight-speed PDK gearbox
- Parts borrowed from the GT3
- Two model-specific driving modes
- Only 2,500 will be made
The off-road 911's name refers to the infamous Paris-Dakar Rally, which Porsche won in 1984 when competitors had to worry about terrorism as much as tire-shredding rocks hidden in the deep sand. Porsche won that Dakar in a 1984 911 RS/SC 4x4. It was the first time an all-wheel-drive system had been used in a 911. These days we can't imagine the 911 range without the Carrera 4S. Not to mention the 911 Turbo and Turbo S, which only lost their widowmaker status once Porsche made AWD standard.
Here are the basics: it's powered by the well-known 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder Boxer engine, and in this application, it produces 473 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque and is mated to Porsche's eight-speed PDK transmission.
The flat-six in this produces 30 hp and 23 lb-ft more than a Carrera S. This may sound familiar to the Porschephiles, and there's a good reason for that. It's the same powertrain used in the 911 GTS, and you pay no penalties in terms of straight-line performance. Well, almost.
A Carrera 4 GTS Coupe with the PDK can hit 60 in 3.1 seconds, and the Dakar does it in 3.2 seconds. If you say you can feel that difference, you're lying. The Dakar's top speed is capped at 150 mph due to the all-terrain tires.
How is this even possible? Well, after going on a strict Porsche GT3-like diet, the Dakar weighs just 3,552 pounds. That's a mere 16 lbs more than a 911 Carrera 4 GTS with PDK. If you can feel that difference, you're also lying.
Now for all the bits that are Dakar-specific. The most noticeable difference is the increased ride height. It sits roughly two inches higher than a 911 Carrera with 6.3 inches of ground clearance. A standard lift system is included, and it can lift the car by an additional 1.2 inches with 7.5 inches of clearance. Porsche says this gives the Dakar a ride height and ramp-over angles similar to conventional SUVs.
The lift system is integral to the recalibrated suspension. The High-Level setting, which is the full 7.5 inches, is available up to 105 mph for "spirited off-road driving." Roughly translated from marketing, it means hooning like a boss on a gravel road.
The tires aren't just there to keep up appearances. They're specially developed Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tires, measuring 245/45 ZR 19 in front and 295/40 ZR 20 at the rear. The tread depth is 0.35 inches, which is nothing special. But these tires also have reinforced sidewalls and dual carcasses, making them less susceptible to damage from annoying sharp rocks. A blowout is the last thing you want while hooning on gravel at 104 mph.
Summer performance tires and snow tires from the Pirelli P Zero tire family are optionally available, featuring the same additional protection.
The Dakar will ship standard with rear-axle steering, body roll-reducing Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), and engine mounts borrowed from the GT3. As we predicted, there are two new driving modes: Rallye and Off-Road. Both can be activated via a switch on the steering wheel.
In Off-Road mode, the highest ride level is automatically selected. This mode is ideal for dune surfing or driving slowly over harsh terrain.
But let's not beat around the bush. We're all here for Rallye Mode because going sideways for no particular reason other than fun is one of life's greatest pleasures. The Dakar is perfectly set up for this, as most of the power is sent to the rear axle.
Both model-specific driving modes also feature a new Rallye Launch Control mode. It allows up to 20% wheel spin during a hard launch for a quick getaway on a loose surface.
So I just had the rare chance to be a passenger in a Dakar. I have been friends with a guy when he lived up here with a very nice collection. He moved to Florida about 10 years ago and I knew he was getting a Dakar. I’m down here in FL on vacation and I reached out to him a few weeks ago to meet up and have lunch with him.
He offered to come get me at our resort, so I gladly accepted. The sounds it made were amazing. Factory burble tune in sport mode. Very comfortable ride. Only complaint from me is getting in and out of the seats. As a fat guy, it was a little tough getting out.
He offered to come get me at our resort, so I gladly accepted. The sounds it made were amazing. Factory burble tune in sport mode. Very comfortable ride. Only complaint from me is getting in and out of the seats. As a fat guy, it was a little tough getting out.
Cool seeing people abusing these. I mean, using them as intended. lol
If we hit the lotto, we’re doing a TCG rally in our 911 Dakars and Huracan Sterrato’s on the Dalton FOR SURE.
YOU said "There is nothing a 911 can't do".
Well, sorry, there are things it can't do. Sorry to burst your Porsche boner.
How about bring home 4 pieces of drywall? Or carry an extension ladder? Or even carry enough groceries for a family
Keep backpedaling...you obviously didn't know that most 911's have 4 seats. Own itYOU said "There is nothing a 911 can't do".
Well, sorry, there are things it can't do. Sorry to burst your Porsche boner.
How about bring home 4 pieces of drywall? Or carry an extension ladder? Or even carry enough groceries for a family
The Dakar has an available roof basket that you could absolutely put drywall on. You'd have to do the same thing with your CRV, stfu peasant.YOU said "There is nothing a 911 can't do".
Well, sorry, there are things it can't do. Sorry to burst your Porsche boner.
How about bring home 4 pieces of drywall? Or carry an extension ladder? Or even carry enough groceries for a family
I use a minivan and it fits fine.
And once again, PLEASE get 4 guys in a Porsche. You all can car pool on the TCG trip to prove those Porsche's are great 4 seaters!
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