Running 911 Dakar is cool
By the way, Porsche 911 Dakar, a limited car of 2,500 units announced yesterday.
Since this video was published, I watched it, but I couldn't help but stare at it. A very cool video! ! !
The video is 2:21, so if you have time, please check it out.
If possible, please listen with earphones on your smartphone, or connect speakers on your computer and watch it in an environment where the bass is properly heard (I'm sorry for the details, but I want you to hear it properly ^^)
Porsche 911 Dakar configurator unveiled
Furthermore, although it seems that it is still in Japan (as of November 18, 2022), the Porsche 911 Dakar configurator has also been released overseas.
I wonder if this American version is easy to understand in English.
Click here for American Porsche Configurator
The body colors that can be selected as standard are the following seven, which are surprisingly few, and there are no flashy reds or yellows:
- White
- Black
- Shade Green Metallic
- Shark Blue
- Ice Gray Metallic
- GT Silver Metallic
- Rallye Design Package
- PTS (Paint to Sample)
By the way, I was wondering if the rear seat could be added as an option, but it seemed impossible even if I stopped using the bucket seat and changed to an 18-way adaptive sports seat plus.
In Carrera T, the rear seat was attached for free, but Dakar is enthusiastic and will never attach the rear seat ^ ^
I was also surprised that there are 3 other decal options, even if it's not the Rally Design package. they are this
Rally 1978 decal set
Rally 1971 Decal Set
Rally 1974 Decal Set
roof power
Another thing I was worried about was the power supply that was said to be ``a 12-volt power outlet for the roof lights is installed so that it can be seen'' when it was announced.
power to look? What do you mean? ... so I thought.
It was this. The part that protrudes like an antenna behind the roof. This is a view from the front of the car. ↓
I wonder if you can see it from the side. this part. Certainly, it might be better to have it here from the beginning rather than passing wires through it ^ ^ ↓
The roof rack is optional, but the light attached to it has such a long and narrow shape. But it's pretty bright when you watch the video (It's prohibited to put it on public roads) ↓
Why is the Porsche 911 Dakar decal Roughroads instead of Rothmans?
One of the major features of the Porsche 911 decal rally design package is the trademarked "Roughroads" on the side of the car.
But there must have been many people who were interested here?
Yes, this model is based on the car that won the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally, and although it looks like Rothmans, why isn't the decal saying "Rothmans"?
Well, if you think about it normally, I think it's because it's another manufacturer name (sponsor name) that is not Porsche, but in more detail, Rothmans was originally a British cigarette and beer manufacturer, and then merged into British American Tobacco. company.
The problem here is tobacco advertising regulations in Europe. You can no longer put the name of a tobacco company on your car.
No matter how I say it, well, even if it's not a tobacco company, it's a different manufacturer name than Porsche, so it's impossible to put it as a decal even though it's not a sponsor this time ^ ^
Even so, I thought it would be great to register a trademark and use "Roughroads", which at first glance resembles "Rothmans", and which also has a clear meaning for off-road vehicles.
I wonder if this is also a playful thing for Porsche. Because you're still cute! (Who are you talking to (laughs))
Click here for American Porsche Configurator
Source:
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◆2023 Porsche 911 Dakar Gets Classic Rothmans Colors as a Factory Option
◆2023 Porsche 911 Dakar's Roof Rack Isn't Just for Looks
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I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).
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