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911 DAKAR
The 911 Dakar Story
The Porsche 911 Dakar exists because Porsche has always enjoyed doing the unexpected. Its story begins not on a smooth alpine pass or a racetrack kerb but deep in the desert where endurance mattered more than elegance. In 1984 a heavily modified 911 took overall victory at the Paris Dakar Rally a result that felt improbable then and still feels audacious today. It was proof that the 911’s DNA was broader than anyone imagined.
The 992 Dakar channels that spirit with quiet confidence. It is not a pastiche nor a nostalgic exercise but a modern interpretation of what happens when engineering curiosity meets heritage. Ride height is raised suspension travel is increased and bespoke off road systems are woven into the car without compromising the unmistakable feel of a 911. Beneath the surface it remains unmistakably Porsche precise composed and deeply rewarding.
What makes the Dakar special is not simply where it can go but how it reframes the idea of a 911. It invites its driver to look beyond perfect tarmac and explore roads that feel unfinished forgotten or simply more interesting. There is a sense of freedom to it a reminder that driving pleasure is not confined to lap times or smooth surfaces.
For Caffeine and Cars the 911 Dakar represents everything the brand values. Heritage without nostalgia engineering with personality and the joy of using a car exactly as it was intended. It is a 911 for those who believe the best stories start where the road ends.
EnquireA Legacy Shaped by Curiosity and Courage
From its earliest days Porsche has been guided by a simple but demanding philosophy, engineering must serve the driver and curiosity must never be constrained. Founded with motorsport at its core the marque built its reputation not by following convention but by questioning it. Rear engines air cooling lightweight construction and an obsession with balance all became signatures not because they were easy but because they worked.
That same thinking carried Porsche far beyond circuits and mountain passes. The brand has always believed that endurance reveals truth and nowhere is that more evident than in rallying and long distance competition. The Paris Dakar Rally became a proving ground for ingenuity rather than outright power and Porsche approached it with characteristic confidence. Drivers such as René Metge and Jacky Ickx trusted the 911 in environments that punished machinery and rewarded intelligence. Their victories were not accidents but the result of relentless preparation and belief in the fundamentals.
What makes Porsche’s legacy endure is its continuity. Each generation learns from the last without being bound by it. The 911 Dakar is a modern expression of that mindset drawing a clear line from desert stages to contemporary roads while remaining unmistakably true to the brand’s identity. It is a reminder that heritage is not about standing still but about carrying ideas forward with integrity.
For those who look deeper Porsche offers more than performance. It offers stories shaped by people places and moments where engineering met human ambition. It is this quiet confidence and depth of character that continues to resonate with enthusiasts who value authenticity as much as speed and who understand that true excellence is earned over time.
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“I couldn't find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself” Ferdinand Porsche
Specification
2023/73
3,500
Grey
3.0L
PDK
4WD
Ice Grey Metallic, 918 bucket seats, Extended leather package with door trim package in leather, Burmester stereo, Rallye Sport package, Lightweight carbon roof, Lightweight privacy noise insulated glass, Matt carbon interior trim package, Steering column in leather, Heated GT steering wheel in leather with matt carbon inlays, Brake calipers in Black, Sports tailpipes in Silver, Ioniser, Sun visors in leather, Exterior mirror upper trims in carbon, Rev counter and Sport Chrono clock in White, Floor mats in carbon with leather edging, 911 Dakar LED door courtesy lights, Silver Grey seat belts, Window triangles in carbon and 19/20″ Dakar wheels in Black.
918 Bucket Seats
HistoryFull Porsche Service History
What's Included2 keys, Porsche warranty, Full body PPF. Finance available.
The Details
This 992 911 Dakar is a car that immediately invites conversation and curiosity and it is easy to see why. Presented in superb condition and carefully looked after it remains under Porsche warranty until August 2027 offering reassurance alongside genuine sense of adventure. Finished without decals it allows the design and intent of the Dakar to speak for itself with quiet confidence.
Specified with the Rallye Sport Package including the removable roll cage and supplied with both the original exhaust and a lightweight Akrapovic titanium system this is a beautifully considered example. Fully PPF’d and prepared exactly as it should be it feels ready to be enjoyed rather than admired from a distance.
Equally at home on road track or something far less predictable this Dakar embodies the spirit of Caffeine and Cars.
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