The brand new Porsche 911 Dakar explores a brand new enviornment for manufacturing Porsche 911s: off-road efficiency. With its lifted suspension, off-road tires, and tweaks all through, the 911 Dakar transforms one of many world’s most iconic sports activities vehicles into an all-rounder efficiency machine that delivers spectacular driving traits, no matter whether or not it’s on prime of tarmac. Nevertheless, it isn’t the primary 911 with off-road functionality, because it’s named after racing 911s that took on the legendary Dakar Rally. In between then and the discharge of the 911 Dakar, the aftermarket world has been liable for many “Safari” Porsche 911s with their very own off-road modifications.
On YouTube, the channel Kitted Firm exhibits off each the brand new Porsche 911 Dakar and a Porsche 911 Safari in motion, each embarking on an off-road journey in Texas whereas being adopted by a helicopter. Because the vehicles drive by way of the wilderness, large clouds of mud rise behind them as each exhibit off-road prowess which is particularly spectacular for a automobile just like the Porsche 911. With restricted visibility, options like roof-mounted lights turn out to be useful, and the tires and suspension are particularly appreciated within the muddy stretches and hills over which the 911 Dakar caught air for a short second. Sadly, the journey ended with the 911 Dakar having a flat tire, however the escapade confirmed off each the historic off-road skill of the 911 with “Safari” mods, and the brand new off-road legacy that the 911 Dakar seeks to construct.
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