Porsche isn’t done with the 911 Dakar just yet. The off-road beast, which seemed like a one-off limited-run experiment, is making a comeback—this time with hybrid power. A new version is already in development at Porsche’s Weissach engineering center, according to Autocar. It’s set to be part of the refreshed 992-series 911 lineup, and if the timeline holds, it could hit the market by the end of 2025. Details are still under wraps, and Porsche isn’t saying much, but sources claim the new T-Hybrid powertrain—first introduced in the 2025 911 GTS—will find its way into the Dakar. That means a turbocharged 3.6-litre flat-six, an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and an electric traction motor squeezed between them. Porsche built only 2,500 units of the original 911 Dakar, with production wrapping up in November 2024. The next one will also be a limited-run model, though the exact numbers aren’t clear yet. Read More 2025 Corvette ZR1 Smashes Five Lap Records Across America Porsche 911 Dakar Goes Hybrid—And It’s Quicker Than Ever The Porsche 911 Dakar is getting an electric boost. The rugged, high-riding 911 that was built for sand, gravel, and everything in between is keeping its off-road looks but adding a hybrid powertrain for the first time. Under the skin, it’s running Porsche’s T-Hybrid system, the same setup found in the facelifted 911 GTS. That means a 3.6-litre turbocharged flat-six delivering 478bhp and 420lb ft of torque, plus a gearbox-mounted electric motor throwing in 53bhp and 111lb ft more when needed. The power is stored in a 1.9kWh battery, using heat transfer tech pulled straight from Porsche’s Le Mans-winning 919 race car. The last 911 Dakar, with its 3.0-litre flat-six, hit 473bhp and 420lb ft, sprinting from 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds. With the hybrid system onboard, expect it to cut a few tenths off that time. The added electric assist should make it more efficient too. The 911 GTS, which shares this hybrid tech, already gets 25.7-26.9mpg, a decent bump over non-hybrid versions. More Customisation, Higher Price, Limited Availability Porsche is giving buyers more ways to make 911 Dakar their own. The new model will stick with the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and four-wheel drive, but beyond that, expect a lot more customization options. Porsche’s Sonderwunsch (Special Wish) division is rolling out new paint schemes and unique liveries, likely inspired by the Rothmans-style Rally Design Package from the last Dakar. That one cost $26,000, and considering the final 911 Dakar rolled off the line in November 2024 with a hand-painted tribute to the 1984 Paris-Dakar rally car, we can expect similarly detailed offerings. Read More A110 R Ultime Laps Nürburgring 20 Seconds Faster Than Standard R Exclusivity is still part of the deal. The last Dakar was capped at 2,500 units, and while Porsche hasn’t shared production numbers for the new one, it’s safe to assume it won’t be easy to get. The last model started at $220,020 in the US and £173,000 in the UK, but this one is expected to push past $250,000 before options. Back in 2022, the company hinted that if demand was strong, more rugged 911 variants could follow. With the Dakar now going hybrid, it looks like Porsche is exploring just how far they can take the off-road 911 formula. Source: Autocar
