Porsche Reveals Final 911 Dakar with Custom Paint Scheme, Celebrates 1984 Paris-Dakar Victory

Porsche has introduced the final edition of its 911 Dakar, celebrating its historic 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally victory with a special paint scheme. This last model in the limited-run series combines Porsche’s high-performance engineering with a design inspired by the rally car that secured its first off-road win. The luxury brand collaborated closely with the buyer to design the fully hand-painted custom livery. Before it makes its way to its new owner in Italy, the car will first be showcased at the Porsche Museum in Germany.

The unique paint job features a retro livery, echoing the colours and decals of the original 1984 vehicle known for its endurance and off-road capabilities. With this exclusive edition, Porsche pays tribute to a key moment in its racing history, offering enthusiasts a unique blend of legacy and performance. Read on to learn more about the specs, design, and features. 

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Limited-edition Porsche 911 Dakar: Aesthetics

The Porsche’s exclusive 911 Dakar boasts a striking three-tone colour scheme. The Signal Yellow and Gentian Blue Metallic paintwork, enhanced by the Rallye Design Package, is a tribute to Porsche’s 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally victory. Separating these colours is a thin stripe in Lampedusa Blue, named after the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa, giving the design a unique touch.

The interior of the alloy wheels is finished in Signal Yellow, with a Lampedusa Blue edge around the rim. Skilled Porsche craftsmen hand-painted the entire livery, while the LED Matrix headlights featured a Lampedusa Blue accent ring. Black stainless steel protective panels on the front, rear, and side sills add rugged detail to the vehicle’s design. 

Limited-edition Porsche 911 Dakar: Performance

The 911 Dakar's performance specs remain the same, featuring a twin-turbo 3.0-litre flat-six engine that generates 475bhp, paired with an eight-speed PDK transmission and all-wheel drive. This setup enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.4 seconds.

Limited-edition Porsche 911 Dakar: Interior

As you enter the cabin, vibrant yellow highlights contrast sharply with the black interior, with distinct stitching and detailing on the dashboard, centre console, and door panels. The Sports Seats Plus headrests display the “911 Dakar” logo in Speed Yellow embroidery, while the eight-speed PDK gear shifter is accented with a leather insert in the same colour. LED projectors cast the Sonderwunsch logo onto the ground upon opening the doors, adding a final personalised touch from the Sonderwunsch plant.

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The new Porsche 911 Dakar stands out as a distinct off-road supercar and ranks among the most exclusive 911 models, with only 2,500 units produced. The final unit, specially commissioned for an Italian car collector, received further customisation through Porsche’s bespoke Sonderwunsch program, making it even more unique.