with endless threads about how big the ADM is and what color to get the unique trim parts in…..

 

Very excited in getting one of these, can not wait to see the final specifications next week.

I understand the "limited edition fatigue" that goes around the Porsche community nowadays after soo many variations of 991 and 992.

For me the value of this version is not really its exclusivity (I would have rather saved the money with a regular unlimited version of it) but the unique combination of a celebration model for the Porsche' s Dakar era of the 1980s and its usability on long journeys and in different weather and road surface conditions.
I really enjoy the Porsche events around Europe and drive thousands of km at a time to locations such as Tuscany, the French and Austrian Alps and so forth ... this looks like the perfect companion both on a mountain road in harsh weather and on a unpaved road in Tuscany.

Also in the more mundane use there are some strong points.
Driving up to the ski-house in the mountains during the weekend is a much more enticing proposition than a Cayenne and in the everyday use to the office it can make fast work of the many speed-bumps that are a real pain with a modern sportcar.

I plan to put a substantial amount of km on this car between these trips and some everyday use, it will kill the resale value ... but you only live once.

 

It is my understanding that the Dakar would be the third model of the Heritage line, rapresenting the 1980s ...

 

Exactly, and the upcoming 911 ST will be inspired by the 964 Carrera RS 3.6 from the 90s.

 

Well ... the first and second model were a nod to the 50s and 60s , respectively.
If the Dakar will be an homage to the 80s ... then we would be missing the 70s and the original 911 ST was from the very early 1970s just before the carrera 2.7 RS.

 

Targa was introduced in 1960's
Sport Classic was nod to introduction of ducktail in early 1970s
Dakar wins in the 1980s

GT1 wins in the 1990s

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I will try to sum up the possible/likely specifications.

- based on C4 GTS
- variable hight suspensions, possibly with pneumatic springs
- possibly to adopt the GT front suspension geometry
- wider traks front and rear
- possibly a revised PDK with specific gearing
- possibly an array of driving assistance for offroad
- dedicated aero front and rear
- dedicated front dam with increased approach angle and possibly a skid plate for protection
- part of the Heritage product line with limited production (1984?)
- dedicated tyres size and rims
- possibly a Rally Package to improve looks and possibly dynamics

Am I missing something?

 

2500 cars ww?

 

My dearler told me about 2000 ... may be a round-ish numer like the Sport Classic (1250) or a significant date-related number like the Speedster (1948 for the 70th anniversary of the company) ... my bet would be 1984, as 953 would be way to low ...

Makes sense in particular if it was going to be a 2024 MY model, 40th anniversary of the Paris-Dakar win.

 

Definitely a different price point ... but I am grateful for the fact that Porsche did not go the Mad Max way for the look ...

 

Is there anything cheesier than bolted on fender extensions?

 

Depends on the execution, I believe Porsche did them fine the first time around ... and I personally love mine ...

 

I mean...

 

It would look better blended not bolted on.

 

I have a Sterrato allocation, and hoping for a Dakar allocation as well. Like @cebe I view these cars as the increasing everyday usability, not some niche play thing. Rainy/cold days, weekend trips to the mountains for fishing/climbing, around town when I don't feel super confident in the parking lot situations. Have a 991 GT3 Touring that I daily, and 997 GT2 as an alternate daily, that I just put in hibernation yesterday. Want something "practical", but not too practical, to add to the stable.

Oddly, the Lambo dealer seemed more excited that I use my cars and getting me into their brand, and my Porsche dealer seems to want to temper any expectations....which, I guess is how things are going lately.