Porsche 911 Dakar for Sale: Here's Your Chance To Snatch Up the Quirkiest 911 in Years

Inspired by the iconic Safari, it was unveiled one year ago (how time flies!), and it is the most versatile version of the series yet. Despite the off-road-ready look, it is no body-on-frame model, so the Nissan Patrol, Toyota Land Cruiser, Land Rover Defender, and so on crowd won't envy you should you decide to prove its worth on an arduous course.

It has a two-inch (50 mm) lift kit compared to the regular 911 with all-wheel drive, which can be increased by another 1.2 inches (30 mm). With the High Level off-road mode activated via the rotary controller on the steering wheel, it has a ground clearance and ram-over angle similar to certain regular SUVs, Porsche says. Mind you, you should limit your venture in this mode to 105 mph (170 kph), as exceeding this speed will revert it to the normal height.

Speaking of the speed, you should know that this is the slowest 911 in decades, as it was limited to 150 mph (240 kph). It enjoys 473 hp (480 ps/353 kW) and 420 lb-ft (570 Nm) of torque from its twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six, channeled to the all-wheel-drive system through an eight-speed PDK. Porsche claims the 0-60 mph (0-97 kph) takes 3.2 seconds, a tenth slower than the 911 Carrera 4 GTS, which uses the same firepower in the same configuration.

While usual Pirelli P Zero summer or winter rubber is optionally available, the Porsche 911 Dakar comes with Pirelli Scorpion all-terrain tires from the factory. They measure 245/45R19 at the front and 295/40R20 at the rear. The 911 Dakar also comes with black fender flares, protective grilles, and a few other things.

The Rally Design Package brings more goodies like the two-tone paint finish with red and gold stripes, Roughroads lettering on the doors, and an individual race number (0 to 999) displayed on the doors. The roof rack is an option and can hold up to 92 lbs (42 kg) of different equipment. It comes with additional lighting and can be specified with a tent so that you can spend the night with your off-road-y 911 in the wild.

Only 2,500 copies of the Porsche 911 Dakar will ever be made, and it is widely believed that this model will become a constant presence of the next-gen series. It is unknown how many of them are still up for grabs, though considering the number of deep-pocketed Porsche fanatics out there, we suspect that it was probably sold out shortly after the grand premiere one year ago. As a result, you're left with the occasional example that hits the used car market if you plan on buying one of your own.

Speaking of that, we just came across one fitted with plenty of optional goodies, some of which are detailed in the ad that we'll get to in a few moments, that's looking for a new home. It’s a brand-new car with only the delivery miles under its belt, hence the fresh look inside and out. You're likely curious how much this toy for big boys (or gals) costs, and it is eye-watering expensive.

Hollmann International is responsible for finding a new home for this Porsche 911 Dakar. The listing can be accessed here, and you will have to cough out no less than €416,262, including tax, for it. That's nearly $440,000 at the current exchange rates. To put that number into perspective, this model had a $220,000 MSRP, excluding destination, when it was still marketed in the United States, so someone's looking to turn it into a nice profit, having kept it inside for a few months.

As for its biggest playmate, the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato, which boasts a similar recipe although packs more punch, it was available from just under $280,000. Just like the regular Huracan, the Sterrato is sold out until the end of production, as its successor is roughly one year away. The yet-unnamed supercar will feature an electrified powertrain believed to mix a turbocharged V8 engine with one (or perhaps more) electric motors. It will undoubtedly be faster than the Huracan, but it remains to be seen if it will be more exciting to drive, too.

Now, that's a story for another time, as now we have to pop the question that you likely saw coming: has this Porsche 911 Dakar convinced you to blow nearly half a million dollars on it? It is probably a future collectible, but life's too short not to enjoy it if you can afford it, so if you buy it, then by all means, please drive it.