The Dakar looks hard to justify on paper; good job rallycross tracks don't exist on paper...
, heavier than a GTS and won’t even do 150mph on the all-terrain tyres. In a very serious and focused 911 line up, it’s a bit of fun, and we’re absolutely here for that. The ‘Roughroads’ livery is still a bit naff, though, especially at £18k.
The suspension and the tyres are the big changes for the Dakar, the car riding as standard 50mm higher than a GTS and with another 30mm possible via a switch on the dash. Fully extended , Porsche says the approach and departure angles of this 911 match that of a Cayenne. Incredible. Even with the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tyres, a Nürburgring time of 7:56 is claimed; more than 30 seconds off a C4 GTS, but matching a 996 GT3.
Because let’s not forget it’s fast, too, launching to 62mph in just 3.5 seconds thanks to that GTS-donated twin-turbo flat-six. 480hp and 420lb ft absolutely still do the business through its eight-speed PDK. The Dakar sounds better than standard, moreover, a little less sound deadening allowing more turbo whoosh and flat six roar into the experience, like it’s a turbo 911 from the old days.
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