Austrian firm converts the Porsche 944/924 to rally-ready.
Porsche is currently working on , a rally-inspired, high-riding version of its 911. goes by the name Dakar. Vagabund, an Austrian company, offers a rugged Safari converter for Porsche 944 and 924 models from 1975 to 1991. All upgrades cost EUR9,900 (or $10,809 depending on current exchange rates).
This package includes lifting your vehicle by 1.575 inches (40 mm). New spring plates and shocks are included. Vagabund powder coats original wheels in black and gold. Customers can also choose 205/70/R15Maxxis Trepador tires or Bridgestone Dueler/T tires. A matching spare wheel of full-size is included for the buyer, which can be mounted on the roof rack.
Vegabund installs a bank lights in front using either four HELLA Reallye 1000 lamps or Comet 500 lamps. The exterior is decorated with UV-resistant stickers from the company. A set of rubber mud flaps is also available.
There is a short shifter inside. The steering wheel has a Vegabund horn button.
Vegabund offers the Safari as an option with an aluminum skid plate and hydraulic handbrake, studded tire, limited-slip differential, studded tires, a coilover suspension upgrade, and stainless steel exhaust.
Vegabund performs this work in its Graz, Austria shop. The company offers the option for interested customers to ship their donor 944 or 924 car to Vegabund for the Safari conversion.
Vegabund also offers the skid plates for EUR699 (763). The roof rack is EUR1,499 (USD1,635)
It’s more common to see older 911s converted into safari vehicles than the 924 or 944. Singer also built a wild example, taking inspiration from the Dakar Rally-winning Porsche 911 and 959. The car had a high ride height and large fender flares. The engine produced 450 horsepower (336kilowatts) from the twin-turbo air-cooled flat-six 3.6-liter. Singer was in serious trouble with Porsche after of the Porsche lettering on the vehicle. To comply with German automaker, the builder had to take out the name.