Porsche 911 Dakar – Off-Road Test Drive

The new 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar (type 992) off-road sports car sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds; due to the all-terrain tires the top speed is limited to 240 km/h (149 mph).

The 3.0-liter bi-turbo 6-cylinder with 480 horsepower (353 kW) and a maximum torque of 570 Nm delivers superior performance with a compelling boxer sound.

The new Porsche 911 Dakar can be ordered now at a price of € 222,020 incl. VAT. The Rallye Design Package costs 26,061 euros including VAT.

As standard, the engine comes with an eight-speed PDK and Porsche all-wheel drive. The standard equipment also includes rear-axle steering, the engine mounts from the 911 GT3, and PDCC anti-roll stabilisation. The interplay of all the components results in the 911 Dakar being just as dynamic on sand and loose surfaces as it is on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Maximum off-road performance is also ensured by two new driving modes, which can be selected using the rotary switch on the steering wheel. Rallye mode is ideal for loose, uneven surfaces and features rear-focused all-wheel drive. In off-road mode the high clearance is activated automatically. This mode is designed for maximum traction on difficult terrain and on sand. Both of the new driving modes also feature the new Rallye Launch Control, which enables impressive acceleration on loose surfaces and allows wheel slippage of around 20%.