Modified and restored 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera in Dakar style (57 photos + 3 videos)

A very cool 1988 Porsche 911 that is currently time up for auction with Bring a Trailer. He has an enlarged ground clearance, revised 3.2-litre boxer six-cylinder engine and reinforced suspension.





Bring a Trailer online auction is bidding for an unusual 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera. The current owner is owned since 2019: at the time of purchase, the mileage of the sports car was about 435 thousand kilometers. However, immediately after purchasing the car handed over to the Straat studio in Florida, which in 20 months built from him "SUV". Now the sports car has 2,250 kilometers on the odometer, and he is offered 195 thousand dollars.



Creating a custom 911 Safari meant first of all a restoration, in the process of which the sports car was dismantled to a bare body. From the factory red coupe was repainted in a deep gray-blue, provided with a massive spoiler and power bumpers, as well as underbody protection.







Recaro leather seats with heating and ventilation appeared in the cabin, upgraded air conditioning and roll cage. In addition, 911 Safari is equipped with an advanced audio system based on Blaupunkt and JL components audio.





New adjustable suspension made with custom components from Elephant and Von Shocks. Coupe shod in 15-inch Braid rims with tires B. F. Goodrich.



The boxer "six" retained a volume of 3.2 liters. However, the engine subjected to a deep restructuring - he received, for example, a piston group Mahle, alternative starter, new control unit and upgraded oil system. Five-speed manual also restored and enhanced.



Among the additional accessories installed on the sports car - expedition trunk with LED lamps and spare wheel, winch and jack.