Every time I see this car, I can't help but think how great it would be for my commute, about 15 minutes on dirt roads and 15 minutes on pavement. Often muddy or snowy. But then again, If I could afford this car, I probably wouldn't need to commute.

@Tential1

Жыл бұрын

But then, you'd be doing what he's doing in the video....

@thicccatto6439

Жыл бұрын

Lada Niva or Fiat Panda 4x4 are what you need Dirt cheap (well the panda is rising but still), built like tanks, and can go pretty much anywhere (except the sea perhaps)

@mohamedalkaboom

Жыл бұрын

So if you owned a $150k car, you wouldn’t go to work? Lazy bum

@skoparweaver7692

Жыл бұрын

An Evo or STI would do well and probably much more reliable than this. A kit car based on a lancia stratos might be cool too.

@SkyrimCZtutorials

Жыл бұрын

You’d want to commute :D

That press car probably drove more in this video than all the other units combined ever will

@TmPGEO923423421

Жыл бұрын

100%

@7enty7en83

Жыл бұрын

99% of them will be hidden in garages unless its Whistlin Diesel 😅

@Th3Shrike

Жыл бұрын

@7enty7en whistlin diesel would make a redneck off road corvette instead of buying off the shelf

@chartreux1532

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the Country, i can guarantee you Enthusiasts here in the Alpine Countries (Germany, Switzerland, France, Austria and Italy) they will definitely be driven off-road and regulary. Because most Car Enthusiasts here don't buy Cars to use them as Museum Pieces (like is so common in the USA) Prost & Cheers from the Bavarian Alps

@202One

Жыл бұрын

I would use it as a Daily driver..! 🎉🍾

What a freaking masterpiece - Thank You Porsche. Now build more please.

Unfortunately these things are most likely gonna be garage queens hopefully we see them actually being off roading

@sleepycharlie673

8 ай бұрын

If I could safely afford one I'd drive the shit out of it. Would be my daily lol

@Shiddyduzit

8 ай бұрын

I work at a Porsche dealership in Canada a customer traded in his 22 911 turbo S for a Dakar the reason he traded up was because he couldn’t drive his car in the rough winter conditions. So I know for sure at least one of these cars are being used proper

Dressed with Rothmans colors. Classic beauty!

If i was able to buy this car and do a world tour with it, i would. 100%. What an experience that would be. Amazing car and as always, amazing content.

@lucasRem-ku6eb

Жыл бұрын

dreams, where you can find fuel .......????

@bajoras16

Жыл бұрын

@@lucasRem-ku6eb just tick the 90L fuel tank option and put a 200L fuel canister on the roof rack. Problem solved. If I had the car and the time, that’s a problem I wouldn’t mind having tho

@jatterhog

Жыл бұрын

@@bajoras16 plus, fuel exists almost everywhere haha

@rarespopovici4402

Жыл бұрын

Nah it would be to expensive to replace a freaking body part if you break it. It s cool, but not to practical

@lucasRem-ku6eb

Жыл бұрын

@@rarespopovici4402 you need more ingame money ?

Limiting the run to 2500 is a cynical move by Porsche

@markgeorge2200

Жыл бұрын

i mean tbh cars that appeal to enthusiasts usually dont sell too well, im sure if porsche made much more of these they would still sell like crazy but at the end of the day its still a supercar that isnt gonna make as much money as porsche's cheaper options/

@davidkn

Жыл бұрын

@@markgeorge2200 of course it is more profitable, do you think a 911 costs much more to produce than a cayman, but it's a lot more expensive, 911 tax. This is a more expensive GTS, the GTS is already a profitable car, Charging 18k for a paint job, again, nearly all profit.

@charleshu5752

Жыл бұрын

I think that’s quite a lot for a 911 special

@DreamDosage

Жыл бұрын

@@charleshu5752 was thinking the same

@tngdwn8350

Жыл бұрын

I guess they wouldn't sell much more anyway. It's a very cool, but very niche car costing ~250000 Euros. There aren't many people able to buy such a car as a weekend toy or collection piece, Porsche wouldn't be able to sell 10000 cars. Being limited makes the car more interesting for potential buyers and it's probably much easier for Porsche to plan with a limited production run. 2500 cars sounds like it's enough to satify most of the people really(!) interested in buying the car while also being low enough to keep it desirable and sell all the cars.

Jack is a mighty fine presenter. Slight mouth fumble with "1996... 996 GT3 on track" and shots of the 2004 GT3. It happens to us all Top Gear

@dionoliveira4058

Жыл бұрын

meh

This has become my favourite Porsche of all time and you crushed it with this video!!! Sand, snow, autobahn…it’s made for everyday driving. Smashing!!!

Off roading, camping, with a 911... That is a special experience.

It should be mandatory as an owner to drive at least 5000 km annually with this car. Otherwise it must be sold. Enough of collector cars.

@boyfoxter5614

Жыл бұрын

Dudes are evrn collecting lambo tractors lol

@janechanlder2675

Жыл бұрын

@@boyfoxter5614 Lamborghini is boring

Imo, Porsche is the only supercar maker who doesn't come off as ridiculous if they build something like this. They have the heritage and know how to pay hommage to it. Also, they're known to build the most reliable supercars so I really buy that it can be (ab)used (the vast majority of them won't, sadly) like intended. Watched almost the whole video with a grin on my face and the bouncing off the rev limiter in the snow at the end was just heavenly! Hats off to Porsche for giving us these masterpieces!

I hope Porsche takes these limited run 911 Dakar and see there is a market for a mass production of this model. Update: a lot of people are upset that Porsche is only making 2500 of these. But again it’s actually a smart move. The 911 Safari builds have been controversial amongst 911 enthusiasts. So this is a great way of Porsche testing the waters with them and the car communities as a whole. And as a whole from what I have seen has been extremely positive. So I think Porsche will make this off road style 911 a official package run. Also this is my ideal super car. Simply because where I live in Canada, I can go nuts on side roads and farmers roads. And play all year round.

@Vvince68

Жыл бұрын

It would be pretty good with the potholes too..

@Tential1

Жыл бұрын

It's just a little frustrating how little faith they have in this. It's a 2 door mini suv. Boom. Sold. Anything with suv sell. But seriously, we just don't like practical cars. We like dumb stuff. Suvs aren't practical.... A Ford bronco isn't practical. This gives the 911 a just almost comical suv like look, that just will sell. I hope they don't give up.

@eMaverick.

Жыл бұрын

@@Tential1 idk where you live but the Ford Broncos and the Jeep Wranglers are getting blown off the showrooms where i live

@flummi6966

Жыл бұрын

@@Tential1 Really what Porsche needs is a Hatchback 911 dakar,bcs i said so.

@sgraham9511

Жыл бұрын

"The 911 Safari builds have been controversial amongst 911 enthusiasts." Isn't that kinda funny since the first race a 911 was ever in was a rally?

" I am a driving God". Nice callback to Richard Hammond when he drove in the desert.

@motosteggy3980

Жыл бұрын

it was in a uk quarry in a bowler wild cat

@torygig8299

Жыл бұрын

@@motosteggy3980 Nice correction. I couldn't remember as I haven't seen that episode in well over a decade

building 2,5 ton SUV-s for track and city driving, and on the other hand sportcars for off road driving, this is it people, it's the future

0:51 "I am a driving god" I feel like I've heard a shorter bloke say that a while back...

@lolhoin1377

Жыл бұрын

And yet the taller guy didn't deliver the line properly.

I love that old livery! Reminds me of my grandad, he always had a pack of Rothmans in his top pocket. He's dead now.

This was an amazing video! Brilliantly presented, filmed and edited! Almost like a mini-episode of the TV show itself. Great balance of information, entertainment and a bit of humour thrown in. I'm so glad we have this on KZread for free.

Now let's hope these will actually see proper use and not just the inside of garages.

Wow wow wow, as a drive you want a lot of fun with your car. Porsche made a car where you can have fun on so many terrains, how insane!

This brings back memories. I love the 959 Dakar.

6:50 this is why I desperately love this. You literally can't take nice cars places. You have to plan. This is the most fun you ever can have with a 911, because it's unrestricted. Don't baby it, abuse it.

This kinda brings the old 959 rally car into my head.

Gotta love a Tough Porsche! Looks perfect to me___ finally one l'd take anywhere!

I wish they'd make more of these! the only way I'd ever be able to get one some day

We got a 997 gen2. targa4 2009 and it is the most fun car in winter. I live in Finland. With one click of handbrake it becomes rear wheel drive only. Awesome.

Says a lot when a Dakar Porsche is the perfect daily driver.

Great video, fantastic car! The presentation was fun and enthusiastic, well done! Would love to have a 911 Dakar, but with more daily useable seats and minus the roll cage. Oh and with enough money in the bank to not care about using the thing. 😂

About the same power as a 959, too. Awesome

I love it. The first 911 I can drive on the potholed streets of Edinburgh.

This would be a great all year DD for here in Tahoe, you want something sporty and fun to drive that won't get obliterated by snow, potholes and other mountain town challenges. The obvious problem is that it's about $140k too expensive to be a reasonable DD. :D

There are a bunch of great Dakar launch videos out right now… THIS IS THE ONLY ONE WITH EPIC SNOWY ROAD SLIPPY FUN!

Good stuff. I'd love to see the Cayman GT4 getting the same treatment.

amazing review, thanks!

They really should build an 'entry level' version of this!

@KeithBickford

Жыл бұрын

It's called the Macan. :)

@keithjackson4985

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Totally agree!

Accidentally ending up in snow on a German road (it was oktober), on summer tires, with my 350Z and it sliding around and thus me being scared shitless make a realise what a hero Jack is here for doing it for fun. So much stuff to hit!

My old £27k 996 turbo was fantastic in the snow - I miss that car!!

This thing would be perfect for the climate I currently live in, if only I could afford it.

Always watching from Georgetown Guyana south America 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

Great car and great content!

I first thought it was stupid now its making its case for the one i want the most!

I'd love one of these with the roof rack in a nice khaki or sand colour, so nice

I love it. This is my new dream car, as I love off-road driving. Unfortunately I can't afford it

@mohamedalkaboom

Жыл бұрын

Then why are you watching if you can’t afford?

This is my new favorite car. It's perfect

WOOOOOOOOOW AWESOME AMAZING FANTASTIC MARVELOUS SUPERB MAGICAL TOP ! ! ! ! !

Most of the 2500 will be locked away and never used.

@dwftube

7 ай бұрын

A terrible truth. 😭

Great video, amazing car. Please Porsche Australia, let me take one across the Simpson Desert!

06:55''... Deals with....better...the school run...''? It's got no rear seats?

If I had a chance to drive a dakar, I sure would play with it at snowy areas, becasue thats what I'm trained for :)

If I ever see one of these driving around I’ll be shocked. Even just a video of a privately owned one. One of these putting miles on its odometer will be about as common a sight as a dodo bird.

As an American, I was like "What kind of adverts???" But then I remembered that y'all folks from England call cigarettes..... (actually my lawyer wouldn't let me finish this sentence)

I'm 101% sure Nobody will take this offroad and the most offroad thing that this will do is climbing a 2 inch speedbump.

This is a REAL WORLD fast car. For me, it is the perfect 911, with the Morgan C-XT and the Huracan Sterrato, really style supercars are truly the fastest cars money can buy.

@dondelchulia3189

Жыл бұрын

What? That doesn’t make sense

this car has me genuinely excited

Looks like fun!

what porshe did is an absolute awesomness yes yes and yes please

Sweet video, Wicked car

To the Porsche Engineers who convinced the CEOs to make this car... I salute to you... im so happy this car exists 😌

Love everything about the car and how you finished the video with driving on the snow. I would totally daily this car! 🌨🇨🇦

You have one allocation slot for either the Dakar or the touring which one you’ll pick ?

Wonder if they'll do anything similar for the 718 chassis.

Legendary

what an awesome car!

They really out did themselves with this.

It will probably be like the the 911R. They release a special edition to test the market and create hype and then they will release it as a regular model like the GT3 Touring. I don't think they did all that development just for 2500 units

JP performance, have make a great video for this car. I like it much.

Pirelli scorpion all terrain plus tires fulfil the legal requirement of winter tires because they are snow rated and actually they do good in winter in my experience

Finally a usable supercar... Just a pity that by limiting the numbers, many of these wont be used at all. Hopefully Porsche will see sense and make this a standard line up model.

Looks like the most fun since the Audi Quattro. ✅

I've never in my life wanted a 911 so badly...

Love the Rothmans livery

I hope the 2500 production run is just a market test; they should make the Dakar a permanent member of the 911 lineup, maybe priced in between the GTS and Turbo. They would sell well.

Good video.

good video

The 911 Dakar is as amazing as it looks.

This is literally the only car that I fantasize over since 1995.

Alright. We’re gonna need a comparison to the huracan sterrato once it comes out

Perfect sports car for INDIA 🇮🇳💥

Looks like a drift king, this car. DoriKing™

Can’t wait both porchè and lamborghini version compete side by side😍😍😍

I hope other car manufacturers make this type of car

Would love to see some owner took them stock to real dakar rally or baja 1000 and actually finished the race. That would raise the car value even higher

@wiegraf9009

Жыл бұрын

People were racing the old cars in the Dakar classic this year and Porsche didn't bother entering a new one of these, which is pretty sad

This would be far more impressive and compelling if it was actually a homologation special and they were planning on rallying the 911. As it is, it's cool but ultimately I'm guessing no one will actually thrash it off road, or even commute in it. The 959 was a homologation car, and that was part of what made it so special.

If Top Gear telly was like this I might watch it 🤓

So to perfect your Porsche for everyday use, you should lift it? Can't see to many owners taking this route. Hope some do though.

What a wonderful car. Hopefully for the next generation of 911, a Dakar will be available without a limited run. I always love Jack's reviews, he is fantastic at being energetic and informative. You can see he shares the passion that brings us all here.

Thank you

It's about time Porsche did this. Brilliant move and I think this will sell like hotcakes. As an off-roader a Porsche isn't on my radar, but that no longer applies.

17:34 reminded me of the NFS Hot Pursuit 2 intro and a certain police Diablo sliding in slo-mo..

porsche and mercedes are my favourite car brands

Did you actually edit in GT3 exhaust sounds for the flybys on the Autobahn? 😑 12:33

The Snow footage is epic, I wouldn't taking my White 2022 Roush Mustang with the Proper 3rd Pedal 6 Speed Manual Transmission in either condition. In California they Salt the roads with Gravel and spending an hour to shovel out of the Wheel well. I used to own a 2016 and decided to not take S/N:22.0001.450R Great Show 🧑🏻‍🦱👍🏻🏎️🏁🚩

sweet

I wish this guy, Chris, and Mike from Drivetribe hosted TG.

@kraenk12

Жыл бұрын

Right?

@Shareezy

Жыл бұрын

@@kraenk12 I like Flintoff, don't care for paddy, but truly I want car nerds without egos who act less like hooligans and more like... car nerds...

Is it just me or wouldn’t it make a perfect non-tarmac stage rally car with very little extra work 🤔👍

It's a shame we'll never see what *Ken Block* would do with one of these bad boys. 😕 He would've loved this! 🖤

You could easily drive up that road in any RWD car too, I'm sure. I've driven like that in two Nissan Laurels from the 80s (C32) with no issues (it's quite well balanced weight wise though), no special LSD or anything. That's the nice part about snow drifting. It's so chill and relaxing, if you want it to be.

Finally! A 911 for Birmingham roads

The Martini livery made me feel some things 🤤🥵

i think this car could have really benefited from having the suspension 30mm higher , its still a little low for the kind of places it would be cool to take it. and 100 more hp its a little low on power , for today standards.

@torbinzix1

Жыл бұрын

You should check out the "Porsche" Singer ACS

@lawyerlawyer1215

Жыл бұрын

@@torbinzix1 omg , I just looked for it I freaking love it

@torbinzix1

Жыл бұрын

@@lawyerlawyer1215 IKR... 🤯👌🏾