Porsche plans to construct simply 2,500 high-riding 911 Dakars. Nonetheless, the automobile’s success might be the start of a slew of latest, raised 911 fashions from the automaker. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume revealed particulars in regards to the chance in an interview with Automotive.
Blume advised the publication that the automaker needed to look past sporty GT and heritage fashions and thought, “Why not off-road, too?” And off-road, it did. In November, Porsche launched the 2023 911 Dakar, giving the 911 a suspension raise and extra floor clearance. Porsche paired the rugged visible improve with some off-road-specific know-how, just like the Rallye Launch Management, to enhance its functionality. If the Dakar is a hit, Blume stated that “perhaps extra” will come, including that the door is now open.
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There’s actually house above and under the Dakar if Porsche has plans to supply extra fashions. The Dakar’s restricted manufacturing means every instance is pricy, beginning at $223,450 (worth consists of the $1,450 vacation spot cost) and reaching over $270,000 with all of the bells and whistles added. There’s room for cheaper variants simply as there is a chance for Porsche to crank extra energy out of the mannequin.
The Dakar makes use of the model’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six engine, producing 473 horsepower (353 kilowatts) and 420 pound-feet (569 Newton-meters) of torque. That’s most likely loads for all of the off-roading Porsche plans for the Dakar to do, however customers love horsepower, and stronger variations might match properly into the portfolio. The high-powered Ford F-150 Raptor R and Ram TRX exist for a motive.
Porsche’s different avenue to develop the variety of high-riding 911s might embrace hybrid or electrical powertrains. The automaker has plans to supply a 911 hybrid earlier than launching an all-electric one later.
Buyer tastes are altering, and Porsche is adapting to satisfy these new wishes. Blume says that youthful customers have a unique mindset concerning what they need from a automobile, and consumers of all ages proceed to flock towards crossovers and SUVs. Excessive-riding 911s would possibly sway a few of these prospects into Porsche seats.
