It is impossible to conceal the taller suspension.
It has been more than a year since we first saw Porsche test a high-riding 911. Although it was obvious from the beginning what the company was working on, details are scarce. This new rendering combines what we have seen thus far with an attempt to predict Porsche. We know that the most important change to the model is coming with the 911 mid-cycle refresh.
A taller suspension can be difficult to conceal by automakers using camouflage or cladding. The rendering is therefore limited in scope. Although it looks like a 911 with high-riding capabilities, the rendering shows the potential design changes that could be made to the 911. The 911 is shown with additional cladding along the sills and around the wheel wells. Porsche kept the new front bumper design of the 911 coupe under wraps in spy photos. We’ll also see it on the next 911 refresh.
Although we don’t know the exact powertrain Porsche will use in this model, the consensus is that it will be from the Carreras 4S. The all-wheel drive setup is paired with a 3.0-liter flat-six engine of 443 horsepower (329 Kilowatts) and 390 pounds-feet (528 Newton meters) of torque. Porsche could adjust these power figures for Dakar or give the powertrain a boost during the mid-cycle refresh.
We still have questions about the new 911, including its official name and debut date. The 911 Dakar, or 911 Safari, is expected to make its debut sometime this year. It could be released alongside the rest the new 911 lineup. This feels more special and Porsche could host an event. Porsche shows that you don’t always need a crossover.