Porsche 911: Evolutionary Design. Revolutionary Technology.
In the organizer's words:
From December 18, 2024, the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen will be showing two current Porsche 911 models in a studio exhibition that could not be more different: a 911 GT3 RS and a 911 Dakar. The exhibition uses the two 911s to highlight the similarities and differences between the models.
Unmistakably recognizable
Since the 1960s, the Porsche 911 has stood for the fusion of technology and design, tradition and innovation. Some of the different model variants that have been launched since then follow each other chronologically, while others - like the two vehicles in this studio exhibition - stand side by side as specialized models.
Even if these models differ technically, their design and development can be traced back to an original model: in the early 1960s, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche designed the Porsche Type 901, which went into series production in 1964 as the Porsche 911 and made automotive history. Key design elements were retained in every model and are evidence of an evolutionary design development. As a result, all 911 models move between the poles of identity on the one hand and differentiation on the other.
One icon, two extreme characters: 911 GT3 RS and 911 Dakar
The 911 GT3 RS offers racing technology for the road. It completes the 20.8 kilometers of the Nürburgring in 6 minutes and 49 seconds. The huge rear wing with DRS technology is a striking eye-catcher. As in Formula 1, the wing can be flattened by the driver at the touch of a button to reduce drag and achieve maximum speeds on straights. In addition, the vehicle has massive air intakes at the front, modified doors, side sections and front parts. Almost every detail of the 911 GT3 RS has been modified to improve the dynamics of the car.
The 911 Dakar is a tribute to the Porsche 953, which won the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally at the first attempt. The robust production model for off-road use is limited to 2,500 vehicles. It is up to eight centimeters higher; stainless steel underbody protection makes the vehicle more resistant. Another striking feature is the rear spoiler adopted from the 911 Turbo or Turbo S: To prevent sand and dirt from blocking the joints, it has a fixed design. The rims, on the other hand, pay homage to classic Porsche designs.
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Admission price for special exhibitions: 9 euros (reduced: 4 euros) Children under 12 years: Free admission Fridays: Pay-What-You-Want
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