- Porsche 911 Dakar manufacturing ends after 2,500-car run
- Remaining 911 Dakar options distinctive three-tone paint end utilized by hand
- Extra rugged 911s attainable sooner or later
The two,500-car manufacturing run for the 911 Dakar has reached its finish, with the ultimate instance that includes a bespoke livery cooked up by Sonderwunsch, Porsche’s personalization division.
The 911 Dakar is a high-riding 911 designed to be quick regardless of the terrain. It arrived for the 2023 mannequin yr, and attributable to its limited-edition standing, was probably the most costly fashions within the 911 lineup with a beginning worth of $223,450, together with transport.
The Sonderwunsch model, sure for a buyer in Italy, doubtless price much more than that. It options many distinctive particulars together with a three-tone paint end utilized in a method that echoes the look of the livery on the Rothmans 911 that gained the 1984 Dakar Rally, albeit with yellow changing the unique white.
The yellow and darkish blue sections are separated by a lighter blue shade that is distinctive to the automotive. It is known as Lampedusablue, after the Italian island within the Mediterranean, and likewise options as accents on the wheels and within the headlights.
Porsche 911 Dakar Sonderwunsch
The livery was utilized completely by hand, with the Sonderwunsch staff working carefully with the consumer.
No modifications had been made to the mechanicals of the automotive. For the 911 Dakar, Porsche added a 2.0-inch elevate equipment over the bottom 911 Carrera, plus a hydraulic elevate system that may elevate the experience peak by a further 1.2 inches. A set rear spoiler, flared wheel arches, and all-terrain tires additional intensify the rugged look, whereas peak energy of 473 hp is offered by the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-6 borrowed from the 911 Carrera 4 GTS.
Porsche hasn’t mentioned whether or not there shall be a repeat of the 911 Dakar, although the automaker prior to now has turned special-edition fashions into everlasting fixtures of the 911 lineup, and the identical is likely to be true for the 911 Dakar. In a 2022 interview, Porsche boss Oliver Blume mentioned off-road-focused 911s could possibly be supplied in future 911 lineups, just like how Porsche affords track-focused GT-badged examples right this moment.
