Putting the T-Hybrid powertrain in the Porsche 911 was a ballsy move, but Porsche proved you can have the advantages of EV and ICE power without sacrificing an icon's character.

The new 911 Dakar uses a hybrid powertrain, according to “senior sources” speaking to Autocar. The vehicle is currently under development at the company’s Weissach development center. Porsche tentatively plans to launch the model in late 2025.

Porsche is preparing to bring back the 911 Dakar, this time with hybrid power and improvements to both on- and off-road performance.A new Dakar is currently in development at the company's Weissach facility and will be part of the facelifted 992-series 911 lineup.

Porsche may be preparing a new version of the 911 Dakar, now with a hybrid system. The original model had a limited production run of 2,500 units, which ended in November, but new rumors suggest that the automaker has not abandoned the concept.