Last year, the Porsche 911 Dakar made its debut and garnered a lot of attention from the automotive press, including us, and for good reason.

Taking inspiration from the two-door models of the 1980s that participated in the iconic African rally raid with the same name, the 911 Dakar is Porsche’s response to the countless coachbuilders, tuners, and retrofitters who have gained recognition by raising the ride height and increasing the power of standard 911s, among other modifications.

Based on the 911 Carrera GTS, it features all-wheel drive, a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six engine producing 473 horsepower, and an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This powerhouse combination allows the 911 Dakar to achieve a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in just 3.2 seconds.