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Porsche says goodbye to the 911 Dakar with custom tricolor paintwork at the end of the series

After manufacturing 2,500 units, Porsche says goodbye to the 911 Dakar with the delivery of a special Sonderwunsch model to the Zuffenhausen factory. Extensively customized, this is a request from an Italian sports car collector.

In November 2022, Porsche presented the 911 Dakar, a sports vehicle as effective off the asphalt as it is on secondary roads. Its ground clearance is approximately 50 millimeters higher than that of a 911 Carrera with sports suspension. Off-road-specific details include front and rear tow hooks in red forged aluminum, as well as flared fenders and running boards. The 6-cylinder, 3.0-liter biturbo engine, with 480 hp and maximum torque of 570 Nm, provides impressive performance, accompanied by the distinct and passionate sound of the boxer engine.

The alloy wheels of this unique example are also painted in Signal yellow, with the rim in Lampedusa blue. The decoration was done entirely by hand and in close collaboration between the customer and Porsche designers. The Matrix LED headlights have a highlighted ring in Lampedusa blue. The stainless steel protective elements at the front and rear, as well as the running boards, are black.

Interior with yellow and black details...Inside, yellow appears in contrast to black, such as in the stitching and decorative strips on the dashboard, center console and door panels. The inscription ‘911 Dakar’ is embroidered with yellow Speed ​​thread on the headrests of the Plus sports seats. The gear selector of the 8-speed PDK transmission receives a Speed ​​yellow leather detail. When opening the doors, LEDs project the Sonderwunsch logo onto the floor. Due to extensive customization, this 911 Dakar was assembled to completion in the special order section.

The limited edition model was displayed at the Porsche Museum, but first received the full Sonderwunsch treatment, including an exclusive three-tone paint job. Signal yellow and Gentian blue metallic match perfectly with the Rallye design package, which evokes the look of the 1984 Paris-Dakar winning vehicle. A painted blue line between the two large color areas completes the ensemble. This blue hue, named Lampedusa after the Italian island in the Mediterranean, was created in collaboration with the car's new owner.

Before heading to its new home, visitors to the Porsche Museum will be able to admire it at the entrance, displayed alongside other unique examples from famous limited series.

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