Porsche prepares new hybrid 911 Dakar with more power and a 2025 launch, says site (X @Porsche)
Porsche may be preparing a new version of the 911 Dakar, now with a hybrid system. The original model had a limited production run of 2,500 units, which ended in November, but new rumors suggest that the automaker has not abandoned the concept.
According to Autocar sources, a new Dakar could be launched by the end of the year, using the T-Hybrid powertrain already present in the 2025 911 GTS.
The new hybrid system combines a 3.6-liter twin-turbo boxer engine with an eight-speed transmission and an auxiliary electric motor, delivering 532 hp and 449 lb-ft of torque. This setup surpasses the previous model’s 475 hp and could reduce the 0-96 km/h acceleration time, currently at 3.4 seconds.
The project is reportedly being developed at Porsche’s Weissach engineering center, but the company has yet to officially confirm its plans. In 2022, the company’s CEO mentioned the possibility of more off-road versions of the 911, depending on demand for the Dakar. If the rumors prove true, a new model could hit the market later this year.
Source: Motor1.com | Photo: X @Porsche | This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team
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