Thursday, November 24, 2022

PORSCHE DESIGN – Chronograph 1– 911 Dakar Edition

PORSCHE DESIGN Exclusive Porsche 911 Chronograph 1 911 Dakar and 911 Dakar Rallye Design Titanium Edition 2022

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 Time for New Motorsport Adventures off the Road

Porsche is celebrating an extraordinary world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show: the new Porsche 911 Dakar is just as comfortable off-road as it is on the highway.

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The exclusive model, limited to 2,500 units, not only shows that there are hardly any limits to the concept of the Porsche 911. It also evokes the first overall victory by Porsche in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally, which was simultaneously the birth of all-wheel drive in the Porsche 911. This is why the new 911 Dakar is also offered with an optional Rallye Design Package, reminiscent of that iconic winning car.

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The first striking detail of the Porsche 911 Dakar is its ground clearance, which is 50 millimetres higher than that of a 911 Carrera with sports suspension. And the standard lift system can raise the front and rear ends an additional 30 millimetres. Its ground clearance and ramp angle rival those of conventional SUVs. The lift system is not only used to slowly cross obstacles, but is an integral part of the retuned chassis. The ‘high level’ setting is available for ambitious off-road adventures at speeds of up to 170 km/h. Above that speed, the car automatically lowers back down to its normal level.

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Complementing the car’s sporty off-road attributes are specially developed Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tyres (sized 245/45 ZR 19 at the front and 295/40 ZR 20 at the rear). The chunky tread pattern is nine millimetres deep and the reinforced sidewalls and the threads consist of two carcass plies. All this makes the tyres of the Porsche 911 Dakar ideal even for challenging terrain and they are highly cut-resistant. Pirelli P Zero summer and winter tyres are available as an option, also with two carcass plies. But the all-terrain tyres come as standard and offer sports car dynamics on the road as well.

Commanding power on all surfaces

The three-litre biturbo six-cylinder with 480 PS (353 kW, 911 Dakar: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 11.3 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 256 g/km, Fuel consumption* combined (NEDC) 10.5 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (NEDC) 239 g/km) and a maximum torque of 570 Newton metres delivers superior performance with a compelling boxer sound. The new sports car sprints to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds; due to the all-terrain tyres the top speed is limited to 240 km/h.

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As standard, the engine comes with an eight-speed PDK and Porsche all-wheel drive. The standard equipment also includes rear-axle steering, the engine mounts from the 911 GT3, and PDCC anti-roll stabilisation. The interplay of all the components results in the 911 Dakar being just as dynamic on sand and loose surfaces as it is on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Maximum off-road performance is also ensured by two new driving modes, which can be selected using the rotary switch on the steering wheel. Rallye mode is ideal for loose, uneven surfaces and features rear-focused all-wheel drive. 

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In Offroad mode the high clearance is activated automatically. This mode is designed for maximum traction on difficult terrain and on sand. Both of the new driving modes also feature the new Rallye Launch Control, which enables impressive acceleration on loose surfaces and allows wheel slippage of around 20 per cent.

Optionally with roof basket or roof tent as well as Porsche Design chronograph

Additional characteristic features of the 911 Dakar include the newly developed, fixed lightweight rear spoiler made of CFRP and the CFRP front luggage compartment lid with striking air outlets taken from the 911 GT3. There are also standard off-road details such as the red aluminium towing lugs at the front and back, the widened wheel wells and sills and the stainless steel protective elements on the front, rear and side sills. The side air intakes on the redesigned front end are also protected against flying rocks by stainless steel grilles.

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The roof of the Porsche 911 Dakar features a visible 12-volt power outlet for the headlights of the optional roof rack. With a capacity of 42 kilograms, the rack can accommodate rallying equipment such as fuel and water canisters, folding shovels and traction boards without any problems. A roof tent is also available for the 911 Dakar.

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In the interior, the 911 Dakar underscores its sporting ambitions with standard full bucket seats and the omission of the rear seats. Lightweight glass and a lightweight battery reduce its weight further, enabling the Porsche 911 Dakar to weigh in at just 1,605 kg – a mere 10 kg heavier than the 911 Carrera 4 GTS with PDK.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO  A defining feature of the Dakar interior is the standard Race-Tex surfaces with decorative stitching in Shade Green, which is also exclusively available as a metallic exterior finish for the 911 Dakar. The Rallye Sport Package with roll-over bar, six-point seat belts and fire extinguisher is optional.

Rallye Design Package with styling that echoes that of the 1984 Paris-Dakar-winning rally car

At the heart of the optional Rallye Design Package from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur is a two-tone paint finish in White/Gentian Blue Metallic. This is the first time that Porsche has implemented the combination of bi-colour paint and decorative foiling in series production. On the side of the vehicle, the customer can choose an individual race number between 0 and 999.

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In addition to the rally stripes in red and gold, the 911 Dakar with Rallye Design Package, whose appearance is based on the winning vehicle of the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally, also bears the "Roughroads" lettering on the doors. The term is a registered trademark and reflects the concept of the 911 Dakar and its suitability for driving off-road. 

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO  The white-painted rims and the red taillight strip, in contrast to the standard vehicle, round off the distinctive appearance. Further highlights can be found in the interior: Extended Race-Tex and leather surrounds as well as seat belts and accents in Sharkblue.

Porsche Design Chronograph

911 Dakar customers can exclusively order the Porsche Design Chronograph 1 ‒ 911 Dakar or the Chronograph 1 ‒ 911 Dakar Rallye Design Edition to match the vehicle. 

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For the first time, the housing is made of particularly scratch-resistant and light titanium carbide.

 911 Chronograph 1-911 Dakar

Porsche presents the new 911 Dakar, thus reviving the myth of the most famous rally in racing history. Exclusively for buyers of these extraordinary sports cars, Porsche Design is launching the new Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar and the Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar Rallye Design Edition

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The handcrafted timepieces are a consistent continuation of the iconic design highlights of their motorized role model and inspire with a revolutionary world first: a highly scratch-resistant case made of titanium carbide.

Innovation by Tradition the First Chronograph Case Made of Titanium Carbide

Forty years after Porsche Design became the first watch manufacturer to have a chronograph made of titanium, the in-house manufacturing company in Solothurn, Switzerland, has succeeded in molding a chronograph case from the robust and highly scratch-resistant material titanium carbide. 

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The intensive five-year development work rigidly followed the innovative spirit of the company founder Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, who once said: “It gives me pleasure to make things better.” 

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The smallest scratches caused by fine sand, for example, are now a thing of the past. This means the wearer is ideally equipped when the 911 Dakar gets stuck in the desert sand. Moreover, titanium carbide is not subject to any visible aging process, is hypoallergenic, and even lighter than titanium. The ceramic material can be recognized by its striking black powder–coated look and elegant crystal structure. The new abbreviation “TiC” (titanium carbide) for the innovative material adorns the dial in striking red.

White, Blue, Gold, Red the Colors of a Motorsport Legend

Every time the wearer looks at their wrist, the Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar offers optimum readability. The red 60 of the minute scale on the dial catches the eye just as quickly as the red stop hands. In addition, the markings of the small hour display for whole hours are wider than the half-hour markings. The dial in black offers a sporty contrast to the Porsche Design WERK 01.240 with flyback function lettering in red. 

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With the “911 Dakar” lettering above the date display at 3 o’clock, the chronograph clearly reveals its many similarities with the limited Porsche special model. The Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar Rallye Design evokes memories of a historic motorsport success with an additional rough roads graphic in white, blue, gold, and red in the small seconds: back in 1984, Porsche won the automobile classification of the Paris–Dakar desert rally with the modified 953 in these colors.

Anything but a Mirage

The winding rotor of the watch corresponds to the rim of the Porsche 911 Dakar right down to the smallest detail. Analogous to the vehicle configuration, the rim design of the two timepieces is available in black satin and solid white. For the Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar, the winding rotor is also available in Vesuvius gray. Should the choice fall on black satin gloss or Vesuvius gray, the rim ring is in brilliant silver. 

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The modern Porsche crest adorns the central cap in the selected rim color. Set into a titanium case back, the rotor and Porsche Design WERK 01.240 are protected from the next sandstorm by a scratch-resistant sapphire glass with seven-fold anti-reflective coating. The pushers and crown are also made of titanium. The engraved limitation number on the case back emphasizes the close connection to the Porsche 911 Dakar, which is also limited and bears the same number.

COSC-Certified Caliber with Flyback Function

The COSC-certified Porsche Design WERK 01.240 features a flyback function that combines starting, stopping, and resetting in a single operation. This makes the Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar the perfect companion for the next great adventure in which every second counts. 

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The quick-change system of the high-quality straps also works in the same spirit, enabling the leather straps to be exchanged without the use of tools. The strap made of black leather including contrast stitching in Shadegreen and a perforation with backing made of Race-Tex in Shadegreen is derived from the seat middle of the Porsche 911 Dakar

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The leather strap for the Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar Rallye Design Edition also immediately reveals the inspiration from the seat middle with black leather and contrast stitching as well as a perforation with backing made of Race-Tex in Shark Blue.

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The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar and Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar Rallye Design Edition can be ordered exclusively by buyers of the new Porsche 911 Dakar and 911 Dakar Rallye Design at Porsche Centers from November 17 at a price starting at 13,950 euros (RRP). 

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All information can be found at porsche-design.com. The timepieces are limited to a total of 2,500 pieces, and customers will receive them together with a plaque in a high-quality box. The joint limitation number of the Porsche 911 Dakar and the matching timepiece on the plaque display the affinity between these two fascinating collector’s items.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: Exclusive & Special Editions

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Mechanism
Caliber: Porsche Design caliber WERK 01.240, chronograph with flyback function, COSC-certified
Swiss caliber with flyback chronograph function, day and date display, automatic winding from the Porsche Design Manufaktur in Solothurn
•    Rotor: 911 Dakar winding rotor, 360-degree rotor in rim design
•    Diameter: 13 ¼ ''' [30,00mm]
•    Height: 8.50 mm
•    Power reserve: 48 hours
•    Frequency: 28,800 per hour [4Hz]
•    Jewels: 25 
•    Regulator system ETACHRON and regulator corrector
•    Balance: Glucydur
•    Shock protection: Incabloc
•    Mainspring: Nivaflex
•    Bridges: load/stress optimised barrel bridge according to Porsche’s lightweight principle
•    Winding: energy-optimised rotor
•    Chronometer-certified (C.O.S.C.)
Long-term test in compliance with Chronofiable criteria: 10,000 cycles per push-piece; Porsche Design tapestry engraved on load-path-optimized bridges
Case
        Diameter: 42.70 mm
        Height: 15.50 mm
        Material: Titanium carbide, pushers and case back in Black titanium
        Finishing: made of extremely lightweight and durable titanium carbide
        Crown: Screw-fastened
        Glass: Sapphire crystal with hard coating, scratch-proof and with sevenfold anti-glare properties on both sides
        Case back: Screw-down, with clear sapphire crystal
        Water-resistant: Up to 10 bar (dynamic)
Dial
        Bllack dkar dial / Rally Design Package dial
  • Minute, hour, running indicator display at 9 o’clock
  • Chronograph second hand and 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock
  • 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
  • Date and day of the week window at 3 o’clock
Strap
"Dakar" leather strap, perforated with Shade Green backing
 Leather strap (calfskin) with Race-Text accent colored perforation and backing: decorative stitching in accent color, made of genuine Porsche vehicle leather and thread
        Clasp: Black titanium titanium folding buckle
Equipped with a quick-change mechanism, includes folding clasp with pushers in Black titanium
 
Price: US$ 14.500 / EUR 13,950
Limited to only 2.500 pieces

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Press Release - 2022
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Press Contacts:
Porsche Design Group
Angélique Kreichgauer
Head of Public Relations
Tel.: +49 [0] 152 3911-6242
E-Mail: angelique.kreichgauer@porsche-design.de

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