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I head to the @Los Angeles Auto Show to check out the brand new @Porsche 911 Dakar!
Whilst there, I reveal what I believe to be the secret reason why Porsche made this crazy car.
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From Porsche: Porsche is celebrating an extraordinary world premiere at the Los Angeles
Auto Show: the new Porsche 911 Dakar. Limited to just 2,500 examples worldwide,
this exclusive model is just as comfortable off road as it is on road, and demonstrates
the possibilities of the Porsche 911 concept. It takes inspiration from the first overall
victory by Porsche in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally, which was simultaneously the birth
of all-wheel drive in the Porsche 911. As a nod to this win, the new 911 Dakar is offered
with an optional Rally Design Package, reminiscent of that iconic, winning car.
The first striking detail of the Porsche 911 Dakar is its ground clearance, which is 50
mm higher than that of a 911 Carrera S with sports suspension. It can be raised by a
further 30 mm using its lift system, resulting in ground clearance and ramp angles
which rival those of more conventional off-road vehicles. The four-corner lift system is
not designed merely for driving over obstacles at low speeds, but is an integral part of
the re-tuned suspension. The ‘high level’ setting is available for ambitious off-road
adventures at speeds of up to 106 mph (170 kph). Above that speed, the car
automatically lowers back down to its normal level.
Familiar from the 911 GTS models, the 3.0-litre biturbo six-cylinder engine with 480 PS (353 kW) and a maximum torque of 570 Nm delivers strong performance with a compelling boxer sound. The car sprints from rest to 62 mph (100 kph) in 3.5 seconds and reaches a top speed, limited due to the all-terrain tyres, of 149 mph (240 kph).
As standard, the engine comes with an eight-speed PDK and Porsche all-wheel drive. Standard equipment also includes rear-axle steering, dynamic engine mounts from the 911 GT3, and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) anti-roll stabilisation. The interplay of these components results in the 911 Dakar being just as capable on sand and gravel as it is on the Nordschleife. Its maximum off-road performance is also thanks in part to two new driving modes selectable via the rotary switch on the steering wheel. Rally mode is ideal for loose, uneven surfaces and features rear-focused all-wheel drive, while Offroad mode is for high-clearance driving. Both of the new driving modes also feature Rally Launch Control, which can handle loose surfaces and wheel slippage of 20 per cent.
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