The Porsche 911 Dakar is designed for off-road driving, drawing its name from the legendary Paris-Dakar Rally, which a 911 won overall in 1984. It’s built on the 992 Carrera 4 GTS platform and features a ground clearance that is 50 mm higher than a standard Carrera with sport suspension, with an additional 30 mm of lift available for navigating tougher obstacles. Porsche initially announced a limited production run of only 2,500 units worldwide.
The 911 Dakar is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six engine, producing 473 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. With Porsche’s sophisticated all-wheel-drive system and rally-tuned suspension, it excels in off-road conditions without sacrificing its signature sports car handling..
In a recent episode of Jay Leno’s Garage on YouTube, the famous comedian is joined by Jeff Zwart, an eight-time Pikes Peak champion and Porsche enthusiast, to showcase the Dakar’s capabilities as they take it for a test drive off-road!
