Description
Introduced at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 Dakar was designed as an homage to the Porsche 953’s overall victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally. The 911 Dakar model is based on the Carrera 4 GTS but with revisions focused on off-road capability including increased ground clearance, all-terrain tires, specialized drive modes, and various weight-saving measures.
This example is finished in Shade Green Metallic and has model-specific stainless-steel front and rear skid plates, a carbon-fiber front hood with stainless-steel vents, a carbon-fiber fixed rear spoiler, 911 Dakar puddle lamps, black rocker-panel cladding with inset stainless-steel guard plates, black wheel-arch extensions, lightweight glass, red front and rear tow hooks, and dual exhaust outlets. Additional details include LED headlights as well as fog lights, Surround View, front and rear parking sensors, and a roof-mounted tent. Paint protection film has been applied to the front end.
The 19″ and 20″ 911 Dakar alloy wheels are mounted with Pirelli Scorpion tires measuring 245/45 up front and 295/40 at the rear. The Dakar model features a ride height 50mm higher than standard sport-suspension-equipped 911 variants along with a hydraulic lift system that provides up to an additional 30mm of clearance, with the maximum ride height of 7.5” sustainable at up to 105 mph. Additional standard features for the Dakar include rear-axle steering, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control with active anti-roll bars, traction management, torque vectoring, and a Rallye Launch Control. Stopping power is provided by six-piston front- and four-piston rear black-painted calipers over cross-drilled and ventilated rotors at all four corners.
The carbon-fiber full bucket seats are upholstered in black leather with Race-Tex inserts, “911” embroidery on the headrests, and Shade Green stitching that extends to the dashboard, center console, steering column, and door panels. Cabin appointments include a Burmester sound system, a fire extinguisher, aluminum pedals, cruise control, automatic climate control, and Porsche Communication Management with navigation.
The heated multifunction steering wheel features paddle shifters and fronts a central 8k-rpm tachometer with an inset speed readout and LCD screens with configurable displays. A stopwatch is mounted atop the dashboard.
