Porsche 911 Dakar officially introduced in Vietnam − Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG Presse−Datenbank (2024)

29.08.2023 | Ho Chi Minh City | Products | Company | Press Release

The first limited-edition 911 capable of off-road driving delivered to customer

• First Vietnamese-specified Porsche 911 Dakar has been delivered to customer Nguyen Hoang Anh at Porsche Centre Saigon.
• Highly-exclusive special edition limited to just 2,500 units worldwide
• High performance on road with outstanding all-terrain driving abilities: the 911 Dakar continues to demonstrate the all-but-limitless possibilities of the Porsche 911 concept.

On August 25, 2023, Porsche Vietnam officially launched the highly-anticipated 911 Dakar at a press conference at Porsche Centre Saigon. The first Vietnamese-specified 911 Dakar was subsequently delivered to its customer Nguyen Hoang Anh, a businessman and passionate Porsche customer.

During its launch in Vietnam, the first 911 Dakar in GT Silver Metallic was handed over to businessman Nguyen Hoang Anh, a customer who is incredibly passionate about travelling and offroad adventour and cross-country long-distance trips. The 911 Dakar and its owner are ready to conquer all terrains and fascinating adventures to come.

Owner of the first 911 Dakar in Vietnam
Mr. Nguyen Hoang Anh is a long-time cherished member of the Porsche family. He is incredibly passionate about sports cars, specifically the 911. He also has a penchant for adventure and cross-continental journeys.

At the handover ceremony, Hoang Anh revealed that he has always dreamt of owning Porsche's first overall winning vehicle at the Paris-Dakar Rally 1984, even though it is not a series-production model. When he knew about Porsche’s intention to develop this new variant of the 911 inspired by the rally car, he did not hesitate and immediately placed an order this unique off-road version of the iconic 911. He believes this special edition is the perfect companion for his next long-distance adventure – which may involve more than a few unpaved roads.

“For Hoang Anh, Porsche is far more than just a sports car brand. Porsche’s values of pioneering spirit and being driven by one’s dreams are a source of inspiration. Another passion of his is travelling and off-road adventures. With this in mind, I daresay the ground-breaking 911 Dakar is the perfect sports car for him,” said Andreas Klingler, General Director of Porsche Vietnam.

Porsche 911 Dakar - a perfect succesor to a legend
The first, and most striking detail of the Porsche 911 Dakar is its increased ground clearance, 50 millimeters higher than that of a 911 Carrera with sports suspension. The standard lift system can further raise all four corners an additional 30 millimeters. Thanks to this, the 911 Dakar features off-road clearance and ramp angles that rival those of conventional SUVs. The lift system is not only used to slowly cross obstacles, but is an integral part of the retuned chassis. The ‘high level’ setting is available for ambitious off-road adventures at speeds of up to 170 km/h. Above that speed, the car automatically lowers back down to its normal level.

Complementing the car’s sporty off-road attributes are specially developed Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tyres (sized 245/45 ZR 19 at the front and 295/40 ZR 20 at the rear). The chunky tread pattern is nine millimeters deep and the reinforced sidewalls and the threads consist of two carcass plies. All this makes the tyres of the Porsche 911 Dakar ideal even for challenging terrain; they are also highly cut-resistant. Pirelli P Zero summer and winter tyres are available as an option, also with two carcass plies. The all-terrain tyres come as standard and offer sports car dynamics on the road as well.

The three-litre biturbo six-cylinder with 480 PS (353 kW) and a maximum torque of 570 Newton metres delivers superior performance with a compelling boxer sound. Coupled to an eight-speed PDK and Porsche all-wheel drive as standard, the 911 Dakar sprints to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds; due to the all-terrain tyres the top speed is limited to 240 km/h.

Standard equipment also includes rear-axle steering, the engine mounts from the 911 GT3, and PDCC anti-roll stabilisation. The interplay of all the components results in the 911 Dakar being just as dynamic on sand and loose surfaces as it is on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The maximum off-road performance is also ensured by two new driving modes, which can be selected using the rotary switch on the steering wheel. Rallye mode is ideal for loose, uneven surfaces and features rear-focused all-wheel drive. In off-road mode the high clearance is activated automatically. This mode is designed for maximum traction on difficult terrain and on sand. Both of the new driving modes also feature the new Rallye Launch Control, which enables impressive acceleration on loose surfaces and allows wheel slip-page of around 20 per cent.

Additional characteristic features of the 911 Dakar include the newly developed, fixed lightweight rear spoiler. The side air intakes on the redesigned front end are also protected against flying rocks by stainless steel grilles. The roof of the Porsche 911 Dakar features a visible 12-volt power outlet for the headlights of the optional roof rack. In the interior, the 911 Dakar underscores its sporting ambitions with standard full bucket seats and the omission of the rear seats.

Porsche also provides two optional equipment packages exclusively for 911 Dakar. This is the first time that Porsche has implemented the combination of bi-colour paint and decorative foiling (White/Gentian Blue Metallic) for the commercial model. The 911 Dakar with Rallye Design Package bears the "Roughroads" lettering on the doors. The term is a registered trademark and reflects the concept of the 911 Dakar and its suitability for driving off-road. Customers can choose an individual race number be-tween 0 and 999. The white-painted rims, the red taillight strip, Extended Race-Tex and leather surrounds, in contrast to the standard vehicle, round off the distinctive appearance.

Besides this, owners may also choose to add decal packages inspired by historical liveries on Porsche models that participated in the East African Safari Rally in 1971, 1974, and 1978. Instead of releasing upgrades based on owners’ personality or hobbies, these upgrade options are all built on historical milestones to honor the Porsche 911 in these unique off-road races.

Whether on sand, soil, pebble, snow or on highways, the Porsche 911 Dakar delivers what adventures have to offer: the best experiences. In Vietnam, the Porsche 911 Dakar starts from VND 15,290,000,000*.

*All prices are estimated and include import tax, SCT, VAT

Ultimate Cars Co. Ltd.
Ultimate Cars Co. Ltd. is the official Porsche Importer in Vietnam and has extensive experience in the premium automobile industry.

Prestige Sport Cars Co. Ltd.
Prestige Sport Cars Co. Ltd. is the official Porsche Distributor/ Retailer in Vietnam providing premium quality sales and services. Prestige Sports Cars Co. Ltd. distributes the complete Porsche model range from the iconic 911, the mid-engine 718 Boxster and Cayman, the Gran Turismo Panamera, the SUV Cayenne and the compact SUV Macan, to the all-electric sports car Taycan.

Porsche in Vietnam continues to grow with Porsche Centre Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, Porsche Centre Hanoi and Porsche Studio in Hanoi.

Porsche Vietnam
PR & Communications Manager
Luu Thuy Trang
Phone: +84 903 686 911
E-mail: thuytrang.luu@porsche-vietnam.com