2021
Porsche 911 Offroad By Five Nine Design: Dakar Thrills For Less Than Half The Price
While the limited-run Dakar may be out of reach, here's your ticket to a safari-style 911 without breaking the bank
For many, the Porsche 911 is the ultimate sports car. Refined and versatile enough (in most of its variants) to be used on a daily basis, but also quick enough to put most exotic cars to shame. Every generation of the 911 gets its fair share of special editions. For the 992 generation, Porsche decided to bring back the Dakar monicker, originally used on the 1984 Porsche 953. That said, with only 2,500 examples of the modern-day Porsche 911 Dakar made, only the quickest and most resourceful of Porsche enthusiasts would have had the chance to get behind the wheel of the special 911 off-roader.
Safari-Wars: Singer ACS Vs. Porsche 911 Dakar
Porsche and Singer have created two similar, yet very different all-terrain sports cars and here's how they stack up against each other
Porsche has proven, on numerous occasions, that the 911 is one of the most versatile platforms. Since its introduction, in 1964, there have been countless variants of the German, rear-engine sports car, including all-terrain variants bred for rallying. Porsche offers a 911 for every taste and need, and with the 992 generation, it also brought out the 911 Dakar – a true, off-road sports car by Porsche that pays homage to the classic Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Paris-Dakar 4x4 (953) from 1984. But a US-based company has also undertaken the task of reimagining the rally-bred Porsche 911.
2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
The 992-generation Targa 4S luxury convertible features a 443-hp twin-turbo boxer-six and a new 8-speed PDK to accelerate faster. It also promises improved entertainment with a new 10.9-inch touchscreen.
The 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S returns after a one-year hiatus, marking the arrival of Stuttgart’s honed 911 Targa series’ 992 generation. As expected from the new generation, it gets a more powerful 3.0-liter twin-turbo boxer-six setup, generating 443 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of twist. A new eight-speed PDK automatic replaces the dated seven-speed PDK, but enthusiasts still get the seven-speed manual transmission.
2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
Porsche’s 992 Turbo Cabriolet gains a new 572-horsepower 3.8-liter twin-turbo boxer-6 engine with an 8-speed PDK for 0-60 in 2.8 seconds. A new 10.9-inch touchscreen offers improved in-car entertainment.
The 2021 911 Turbo Cabriolet mixes exhilarating performance with open-top luxury, continuing Porsche’s legacy of high-performance convertibles. This latest iteration gets a more powerful 572-horsepower 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine and a new eight-speed PDK transmission for the 992 generation. The result is 0-60 mph in a mere 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 199 mph, placing it in the supercar territory.
How Does The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Fare Against The Mercedes-AMG GT R And Audi R8?
The 992 911 Turbo S now boasts improved aerodynamics, bigger brakes, increased power, and a redesigned interior. Are these enough to make it stand out against the against its German rivals?
The Turbo S is the flagship model of the iconic 911 sports car range. The rear-engine, all-wheel drive coupe (or convertible) seats four and delivers stunning performance. Introduced for the 2021 model year, the 992-generation 911 Turbo S replaces the previous 991.2 version.
2021 Porsche Panamera 4
Porsche gives the Panamera some vital updates as part of the 2021 refresh, equipping the entry-level Panamera 4 trim with a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 and a new steering wheel derived from the 911
The Porsche Panamera 4 luxury sport sedan gets a mid-cycle refresh for the 2021 model year. It axes the outgoing 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine to embrace a smoother 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, which is less powerful, but more efficient than the former engine. However, this trim now takes just five ticks to shoot from 0 to 60 mph, shaving the acceleration timing by 0.2 seconds.
2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
The 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S reaches new heights with a 620-hp 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and redefines versatility with a sedan, extended wheelbase, and Sport Turismo version.
Brand new from the hands of the experts of Stuttgart, the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S is an expression of what performance sedans are capable of. This trim replaces the "Turbo" trim of the 2020 Panamera, offering buyers a gas-only alternative to the flagship Turbo S E-Hybrid, which happens to be a plug-in hybrid. Under the hood, the 2021 Panamera Turbo S hides a 620-horsepower 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that fires in full fury to unleash 0-60 mph in a mere 2.9 seconds, placing it comfortably in supercar territory.