The 2025 Porsche 911 Dakar is a limited-production off-road variant of the iconic 911, inspired by the Porsche 953 that won the Paris-Dakar Rally in 1984. Its twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six produces 473 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque through an 8-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission with standard all-wheel drive. The Dakar sits 50mm higher than a standard 911 with rally-tuned suspension, underbody protection, CFRP rear spoiler with integrated roof rack, and optional Pirelli Scorpion all-terrain tires for genuine off-road capability. Limited to 2,500 units worldwide at approximately $223,000, the 911 Dakar is a genre-defying sports car that can tackle gravel roads and desert trails without sacrificing the 911's legendary on-road performance.
Off-Road Vehicles
A rally-inspired off-road 911 with raised suspension, underbody protection, and all-terrain capability, paying homage to Porsche's Paris-Dakar victory.
Car Details
MakePorsche
Model911 Dakar
Year2025
Body TypeCoupe
Engine Type3.0L Twin-Turbo Flat-6
Horsepower473 hp
Torque420 lb-ft
Transmission8-speed dual-clutch automatic
DrivetrainAWD
Fuel Economy17 city / 24 hwy mpg
Starting MSRP$223,450
Seating2 passengers
0-60 mph3.2 sec
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The Porsche 911 Dakar is one of the most audacious production cars in recent memory -- a raised, rally-ready 911 that takes the iconic sports car where no 911 was ever designed to go, and does so with stunning competence. The twin-turbo flat-six produces 473 horsepower through the PDK and AWD system, delivering explosive acceleration on any surface. The 50mm lift over a standard 911, off-road-specific suspension with PASM, and optional gravel tires enable genuine off-road capability that must be experienced to be believed. On loose surfaces, the Dakar is an absolute riot, combining the 911's legendary balance with a willingness to slide and drift that brings pure joy. On pavement, it remains recognizably a 911 -- precise, fast, and communicative. The two-seat configuration and roof rack options add practical adventure capability. At over $223,000 and limited to 2,500 units, the Dakar is exclusive and expensive. The raised ride height compromises ultimate on-road cornering ability. But as an automotive statement of what is possible when a manufacturer commits fully to a wild idea, the 911 Dakar is extraordinary.