According to AUTOCAR, the Porsche 911 Dakar may be coming back with hybrid power and even better on-road and off-road performance. According to officials, an improved version is currently under development at the development center in Weissach and will appear as a facelifted version of the 992 series 911.

A Porsche spokesperson said that the company "does not comment on product speculation," but it is said to be announced at the end of 2025.
As before,Again, sales volume is expected to be limited.It is. Incidentally, the previous generation model was produced in a limited run of only 2,500 units and will be discontinued in November 2024.

911 Dakar, what about the powertrain?

The new 911 Dakar features the same rugged, lifted design as its predecessor, already used in the facelifted 911 GTS version, and Porsche's innovative newEquipped with T-Hybrid power plantHe said.

The system combines a turbocharged 3.6-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine producing 485 PS with a gearbox-mounted electric motor that adds 40 kW and up to 150 Nm of power. It also uses heat transfer technology developed for Porsche's Le Mans-winning 919 to charge the 1.9 kWh battery.

In the 911 GTS, the T-Hybrid produces a total of 541 hp. For reference, the previous 911 Dakar's turbocharged 3.0-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine, which was shared with the previous generation GTS, produced 480 hp. With the increase in power due to the hybridization,It will be a major performance improvement over the previous generation Dakar.

With electrification, fuel economy is also expected to improve. For example, the combined average fuel economy of the 911GTS is approximately 10.9-11.4 km/L.

Other detailed information

Other details are still unknown, but it is expected that, like the original 911 Dakar, the new model will be sold exclusively with an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox and four-wheel drive. Porsche is also reportedly developing a new paint scheme and other options for the new model, offered through its Sonderwunsch (Special Wishes) program.

The price of the new model is a concern,It is expected to exceed its predecessor's price of 173,000 pounds.As a Porsche fan, I am torn as to what to make of this amount.

About Porsche 911 Dakar

The Porsche 911 Dakar was launched in 2022 to commemorate Porsche's victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally. based on the 911 Carrera 4S, the car was given various exclusive features to enhance its rough road performance, including a higher ride height and off-road tires.Combined with the rarity of being limited to 2,500 units worldwide, it attracted the attention of Porsche owners around the world immediately after its announcement.

My brother also bought one and still drives it with great care.I personally think it is one of the very best 992.

If this information is true, the 911 Dakar will be even more advanced by hybridization.

However, if the 911 Dakar is to be unveiled this time around, it is the price that is of concern. Even the previous generation model was priced at over 30 million yen, but this time it is likely to be even more expensive, partly because it has been converted to a hybrid.

In any case, we cannot take our eyes off the Porsche 911 Dakar. We look forward to more information in the future.