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Both the 911 Dakar and the Singer ACS are Porsche sportscars that work off-road

Singer beat Porsche to the off-road sports car game by introducing the ACS in 2021

The Porsche 911 Dakar was introduced in November 2022

Like all Singer cars, the ACS is based on a Porsche 964

Porsche 911 Dakar is based on the 992.1 Carrera 4 GTS

ACS stands for All-terrain, Competition Study

Singer ACS features two 5-way adjustable dampers per wheel and 265 mm of suspension travel

In its max-ride height setting, the 992 Dakar features up to 80 mm more ground clearance than the standard 911 GTS

The 911 Dakar's 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-6 is good for 473 hp and 420 lb-ft

Singer ACS is powered by a Porsche-build, air-cooled boxer of the Mezger design

You can adjust the power of the Singer ACS between 450 and 600 horsepower

The 911's Dakar-inspired livery pays hommage to the 1984 original, Porsche 953 Dakar

Both Singer ACS and Porsche 992 Dakar feature roof-mounted racks for additional equipment

The Singer ACS is more hardcore than the 992 Dakar, with a stripped-down, rally-spec interior

The 911 Dakar features a lot more creature comforts and is essentially a well-spec'd 992 cabin

Production of the Porsche 911 Dakar was limited to 2,500 units

Only 2 Singer ACS prototypes were developed... for now

2023 Porsche 911 Dakar cost $223,450

While the Singer ACS is north of $1.0 million

Sadly, Singer had to go back to the drawing board due to legal issues with Porsche

Swipe up for the full story and to see how Prosche's 911 Dakar compares to the Singer ACS

The Carrera GT and RUF CT3R are both mid-engined supercars, that should appeal to Porsche enthusiats

The Porsche Carrera GT succeeds the 911 GT1 and is heavily inspired by LM GT1 race cars

The RUF CTR3 follows a similar phylosophy, but is more track-focused

The Carrera GT's V-10 was originally meant for GT1 racing and puts out 603 hp and 435 lb-ft

RUF CTR3 EVO features a heavily-modified flat-6 and one of the last Mezger engines. It puts out 789 hp and 730 lb-ft

Unlike the Carrera GT's exquisite cabin, the CTR3 EVO offers a stripped-down racecar cockpit with bucket seats

Underneath all the leather and carbon fiber in the RUF CTR3 EVO, you will find a Porsche 987 dashboard

A proper driver's car: the Carrera GT has no traction control and the only available transmission is a 6-speed manual with anti-stall function

The 5.7-liter V-10 in the Carera GT screams to over 8,000 RPM. It allows for 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph

The RUF CTR3 EVO's twin-turbo boxer engine propels it to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 236 mph

Between 2004 and 2006, just 1,270 examples of the Porsche Carrera GT were built

The EVO is the most hardcore variant of all RUF CTR3 models. Introduced in 2023, production was limtied to just 15 examples

This makes it about twice as affordable as the average Carrera GT at cots close to $1.8 million today

Swipe up to learn more about how these German supercars compare.

Chevrolet unveiled the highly anticipated C8 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 for 2025

This is the first mid-engined Corvette to carry the ZR1 badge, a name synonymous with track-performance

But how does it stack up against the Porsche 911 GT3 RS?

The ZR1's LT7 engine is a 5.5L flat-plane crank V8 with twin-turbos, that produces 1,064 horsepower

The GT3 RS packs a naturally-aspirated 4.0L flat-six engine that produces 518 horsepower

The ZR1's design is aggressive and muscular, featuring iconic split rear windows

The ZTK package enhances downforce with a high-performance rear wing, front dive planes, and underbody strakes

This allows the Chevy to produce up to 1,200 pounds of downforce at its top speed of 215+ mph

Massive carbon ceramic brakes complement the ZR1's aerodynamic enhancements

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS prioritizes aerodynamic efficiency, making up to 1,896 pounds of downforce at 177 mph

The GT3 RS features a drag reduction system and an airbrake for enhanced performance

While the Porsche 911 GT3 RS is praised for its precision handling, the ZR1 offers raw power and brute force in spades

The ZR1 is estimated to be priced between $180,000 and $205,000 making it cheaper than the GT3 RS at $241,300.

The 2025 update for the Porsche 911 Carrera doesn't stop with the engine

It also includes revisions to the suspension, brakes, exterior, and interior

The 992.2 Carrera doesn't feature the T-Hybrid powertrain, but gets bigger turbochargers from the 992.1 GTS

The 992.2 Carrera and GTS also get revised dampers that react more quickly and feature a softer setting at the front

The 992.2 Carrera gets bigger brakes than the 992.1 Carrera S

The GTS turbochargers work at a lower boost setting in the 992.2 Carrera, resulting in only 9 hp more than the 992.1 Carrera

Despite peak torque still being rated at 332 lb-ft, the 992.2 Carrera should provide better mid-range punch, ideal for city driving

Exterior revisions are subtle and most prominent in the front apron of the 992.2

992.2 Carrera dyno tests might reveal a pleasant surprise as the previous, 992.1 Carrera was severely underrated from the factory

For 2025, the 911 Carrera gets new LED HD Matrix headlights

In the cabin, the 992.2 Carrera gets a fully-digital gauge cluster that's highly-customizable

The physical key is replaced by a Start-Stop button, but keeps the same location, as inherited by Le Mans race cars

The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera starts at $122,095. Swipe up to read more.

Porsche recently unveiled its first-ever production hybrid 911, the 992.2 GTS

The performance difference between the new 2025 992.2 911 Carrera GTS and the older 992.1 911 Turbo isn't significant

The 992.2 911 Carrera GTS debuts the T-Hybrid system, incorporating a new 3.6-liter mono-turbo flat-six and an e-motor in the 8-speed PDK

As a result, the hybrid powertrain pushes out 532 horsepower and 449 pound-feet of torque

0-60 mph comes at 2.9 seconds and top speed is limited to 194 mph

The 992.1 911 Turbo uses the good ol' pure ICE power, thanks to a twin-turbo 3.7-liter flat-six. It churns out 572 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque

Being more potent, it's quicker to 60 mph; it takes only 2.7 seconds. Top speed is rated at 199 mph

As for driving dynamics, the new 911 Carrera GTS Hybrid isn't any slouch, and its e-turbo makes sure you're always on boost

The 911 Turbo, on the other hand, feels laggy in the lower revs, even with two turbos

The 2025 911 Carrera GTS isn't available readily and you may have to wait for a while depending on the backlog of orders

On the other hand, the 992.1 911 Turbo could be readily available at your nearest Porsche dealership

Swipe up to read more to find more about how the 2025 992.2 GTS compares to the 2024 992.1 Turbo.

Both the GT3 and the GT3 RS, based on the 992.1 pack race-bred performance

But, do you know why the GT3 RS has a side vent, but the standard GT3 lacks one

There are two main theories for the missing side vent on the GT3

The GT3 RS produces extra power and requires more cooling for the engine under pressure

However, both models pack the same naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine making 503 and 518 hp respectively

The actual reason for the side vent on the RS is for improved aerodynamics, which come courtesy of the aggressive bodywork

The GT3 RS produces three times the downforce compared to the GT3 and the side vent plays a part

The vent helps create a vacuum and reduce air resistance at the rear of the car.

The GT3 RS sacrifices a slightly higher top speed (184 mph) for better track performance

With lesser downforce, the standard GT3 has a higher top speed at 197 mph

Also, the GT3 uses the Carrera's narrow-body platform

The GT3 RS meanwhile uses the wider body of the Turbo

The wider body of the RS allows for more aerodynamic features besides the side vent.

Toyota's upcoming MR-2 will be a high-performance mid-engine sports car

It will likely be considerably cheaper than the Porsche 718 which currently starts at $72,800

Initial reports that Toyota will co-develop the MR-2 with Suzuki and Daihatsu turned out to be false

Instead, the three car companies will cooperate to make a Mazda MX-5 competitor. Each marque will feature distinctive styling and name

Another rumor suggested that the 2026 Toyota MR-2 would share an engine with the GR Corolla which was also false

However, Toyota developed 2 new engines that will be widely featured in future models

One of them is a 2.0-liter, turbocharged, inline-four, which will make up to 400 horsepower

The MR-2 and Celica will share this new engine, where it will make the full 400 horsepower and 405 pound-feet

This puts the 2026 Toyota MR-2 in the same performance segment as the Porsche 718 GTS 4.0 and GT4

Rumor has it, the new MR-2 could be manual-only

Other likely transmission options are the 8-speed automatic or a new 7-speed DCT that would be available on the Supra GRMN

The design of Toyota FT Se Concept will still serve as the inspiration for the MR-2 styling

We'll have to wait and watch if Toyota's upcoming mid-engine sports car can get a slice of the 718 market. Watch this space.

With its naturally-aspirated 4.0-flat-six, the 992 GT3 RS sounds great out of the box

Youtuber NM2255 | Raw Car Sounds got to compare the two exhaust systems

You might think the Porsche 992 GT3 RS soundtrack can't get any crazier, but you'd be wrong

Two very different "bundles of snakes" from Akrapovic and Dundon Motorsport enhance the 911 GT3 RS performance and engine note

You get equal gains in peak horsepower from both exhaust kits, but different engine characteristics

With nearly 550 horsepower on tap, the 992 GT3 RS can hit 186 mph instead of the official 183

Akrapovic's exhaust results in a deeper growl, similar to classic 911s. You also see bigger gains in torque

Dundon Motorsport's exhaust results in a more racecar-like soundtrack

Swipe up to learn more about how these two exhausts from reputable companies change the characteristics of the Porsche 992 GT3 RS.

The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo And Taycan Sport Turismo Are High-End Sportback

The Panamera Sports Turismo Wagon Has Been Discontinued

The Taycan GTS Sport Turismo Is The Sportier Sibling To The Base Variant

The Porsche Panamera GTS Sport Turismo Gets A 4.0-L V8 with 473 hp and 458 lb-ft of torque

The Taycan Comes With Dual AC Motors And A 93.4-kWh Battery Pack With An Output Of 590 HP and 626 lb-ft Of Torque

The Panamera Sends To All 4 Wheels Via A 8-Speed PDK DCT

The Taycan Comes With A 2-Speed Automatic Transmission

The Panamera Equipped With The Sport Chrono Package Provides Selectable Driving Modes Like Normal, Sport, Sport Plus, and Individual

The Taycan Lets You Choose Between Normal, Sport, Sport Plus, Individual, And Gravel mode (for unpaved roads).

The Panamera Offers 18.3 cu-ft Behind The Rear Seats

The Taycan Only Offers 15.8 cu-ft, But Offers An Extra 3.0 cu-ft Space In The Frunk

The Panamera GTS Sport Turismo Cost $138,250 Before It Was Discontinued

The Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo Starts At $141,200

Here's How The Latest AWD-Titans Nismo GTR Fares Against The 911 Turbo S

The 2024 Model Will Be The Final One For The GT-R

The Turbo S Is One Of The Quickest 911s Ever Made

The Nismo GTR Gets A Twin-Turbo 3.8-Liter V6 with 600 hp and 481 lb-ft

The 911 Turbo S Features A Twin-Turbo 3.8-Liter But With A Flat-6 With 640 hp and 591 lb-ft

The GTR Features A 6-Speed DCT

The Porsche Comes With An 8-Speed DCT

The GTR Offers 3 Driving Modes Which Alter Transmission, Suspension, And Other Parameters

Sport Plus Mode Amps Up Performance With Tighter Suspension, Rear Axle Steering And Chassis Control

The GTR Can Hit 0-60 In 2.9 Seconds

The Porsche Can Do The Same In 2.7 Seconds

The Top Of The Line Nismo Version Costs $221,990

The Turbo S Coupe Will Cost You $230,400

The RS Badges Represnts A Statement Of Excellence From The Porsche Brand

The GT3 RS Is Performance Incarnate

Old But Not Slow By Any Stretch Of Imagination

The 993 Is No Slouch In The Performance Department

The GT3 RS Has Some Serious Grunt Under The Hood

The Carrera RS Relied On A Driver-Focused Six-Speed Manual Gearbox.

Engineered For Lightning-Fast Gear Changes

The 993 Is Still A Driver's Porsche To This Day

The 2024 GT3 RS Reigns Supreme

Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato and Porsche 911 Dakar are rugged supercars

The Huracan Sterrato sits 9.8 inches off the ground with Bridgestone Dueler AT002 all-terrain tires

The 911 Dakar sits 8.1 inches off the ground with Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tires

The mid-engine Huracan Sterrato packs a V10 with 602 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque

The rear-engine 911 Dakar features twin-turbo flat-6 with 473 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque

The Lambo is equipped with a special AWD and a 7-speed DCT

The Porsche also packs AWD but comes with an 8-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission

The Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato is limited to 1499 units

Production of the Porsche 911 Dakar is limited to 2500 units