911 Dakar breaks cover
Porsche reveals an off-road 992 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, weighing just 10kg more than a 992 Carrera GTS
Porsche has unveiled its much-anticipated 911 Dakar, an off-road 911 that takes its inspiration from the 953. This was the 911 that won the Paris-Dakar Rally in 1984.
Based on the 992 Carrera GTS, the Dakar is fitted with the 480hp, 3.0-litre, turbocharged six-cylinder engine from the GTS, mated to an eight-speed PDK transmission. All-wheel drive, PDCC, rear-axle steering and dynamic engine mounts from the 911 GT3 are all standard equipment.
One of the most striking aspects of the Dakar is its increased ground clearance. The car sits 50mm higher than a 911 Carrera S fitted with sports suspension. The 911 Dakar’s bespoke suspension setup includes a lift system that can
