Porsche 911 Dakar launched – off-road capable coupe based on Carrera 4 GTS, limited run of 2,500 units
Porsche revealed 911 Dakar at the Los Angeles Auto Show, a limited edition variant of 2,500 units to commemorate the sports carmaker’s first overall victory at the 1984 Paris-Dakar Grand Prix, and to mark the first application mark of a full-time all-wheel drive system in the 911. The ‘953’ on the door of the example shown here is actually the designation for that heavily modified 1984 Porsche 911 .
The key point in its cross-country track design brief is the generous ground clearance, which is 50 mm larger than the ground clearance of the sport-equipped 911 Carrera with suspension. Porsche says the 911 Dakar comes with a standard suspension lift system that increases the ground clearance at the front and rear by 30 mm, giving the 911 Dakar the ground clearance and ramp angles comparable to those of other models. Regular SUVs.
The 911 Dakar’s lift system is not only used to crawl over particularly difficult obstacles, but it is also an integral part of the vehicle’s all-terrain chassis; The higher ride height position can be used for ‘ambitious off-road adventures’ at speeds of up to 170 km/h, the firm said.
Incidentally, its full top speed is limited to 240 km/h due to the use of standard off-road tyres, the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tires measuring 245/45ZR19 at the front and 295/40ZR20 at the rear. after. They have 9mm deep treads and reinforced sidewalls, and include two layers of tread, making the tires highly cut-resistant. Porsche says customers can also choose from Pirelli P Zero summer or winter tires, both of which come in two carcass grades, however, the Scorpion AT tire brings sports car dynamism from the get-go, Porsche says. know.
The powertrain for the 911 Dakar is a 3.0-liter, twin-turbo, 6-cylinder engine, horizontally opposed, producing a maximum power of 480 PS and 570 Nm, transmitted to all four wheels via eight-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission; Elsewhere in the 911 range, this most closely resembles Carrera 4 GTS with PDK gearbox.
Other standard equipment on the 911 Dakar includes rear-wheel steering, magnetic engine mounts 911 GT3PDCC anti-roll stabilization and more.
Unique to the 911 Dakar are two new driving modes; Rallye for loose, uneven surfaces deploys rearward-biased torque distribution for AWD and Offroad systems, automatically activating the high ground clearance position and configuring the driveline to have Maximum traction on difficult terrain, including sand. Both modes feature the new Rallye Launch Control that optimizes acceleration on loose surfaces, allowing for up to 20% wheel slip.
As for the bodywork, the fixed rear spoiler and front luggage compartment cover are both made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, the rear cover is taken from the GT3 with dual air vents. The area around the wheel arches and door sills is enlarged on the 911 Dakar, while the air intakes inside the front bumper feature a stainless steel grille for enhanced protection from flying rocks and debris when crossing terrain. terrain at high speed.
The roof of the 911 Dakar has a 12-volt electrical outlet that powers the optional roof rack luminaires seen in these images. This rack has a load capacity of 42 kg, holds off-road essentials such as shovels, tow boards, fuel and water tanks, etc. a roof rack is also optionally available for the 911 Dakar.
Inside, the rear seats have been removed from the 911 Dakar and two people sit in fixed bucket seats as standard, such as the interior seats. GT3RS and GT2RS. Along with these weight reduction measures are lightweight glass and a lightweight battery, helping the 911 Dakar break through the weights at 1,605 kg, or 10 kg more than the 911 Carrera 4 GTS PDK for which it has adapted the transmission. his motion.
Other options include the Rallye Sport Package which brings anti-roll bars, six-point seat belts, and a fire extinguisher. Meanwhile, for the sake of aesthetics, the Rallye Design Package offers the same style as seen on the blue-and-white car here, using a Gentian Blue Metallic two-tone white and blue color scheme combined with metal plates. decorative type. Customers can choose a race number for the doors, from 0 to 999.
Completing the feature set for this special edition Porsche 911 is the selection of not one but two Porsche Design special edition watches exclusively for 911 Dakar buyers. Customers can choose from Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar or Chronograph 1 ? 911 Dakar Rallye Design Edition, and each uses a scratch-resistant titanium carbide case.
In the UK, the Porsche 911 Dakar is open to order at £173,000 (RM932,932) for the base car, while the Rallye Design Package starts at £18,434 (RM99,388). Deliveries to customers for this market will take place in the spring of 2023 in the northern hemisphere.
Porsche design chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar
