{"id":891608,"date":"2025-11-12T10:07:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T10:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=891608"},"modified":"2025-11-12T10:07:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T10:07:42","slug":"lamborghini-sterrato-takes-on-porsche-911-dakar-in-a-wet-drag-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/lamborghini-sterrato-takes-on-porsche-911-dakar-in-a-wet-drag-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Lamborghini Sterrato Takes on Porsche 911 Dakar in a Wet Drag Race"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two off-road supercars face each other on unfamiliar ground \u2014 the tarmac. The Porsche 911 Dakar and Lamborghini Hurac\u00e1n Sterrato, both engineered for off-road performance, have earned their reputations as icons of dirt and gravel. Yet, their abilities on asphalt have surprised everyone, proving they can hold their own on smooth surfaces as well. Today, these two lifted machines meet on a damp, unprepped airport runway \u2014 a setting that promises unpredictable traction and plenty of drama.<\/p>\n

The Porsche 911 Dakar<\/a>, limited to just 2,500 units, is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six producing 480 hp and 570 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels through an 8-speed PDK transmission. Weighing in at 1,605 kg, the Dakar\u2019s off-road gear \u2014 including a roof cage and chunky tires \u2014 adds weight and drag, but also gives it the rugged versatility that defines it.<\/p>\n

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The Lamborghini Hurac\u00e1n Sterrato<\/a>, meanwhile, sticks to its naturally aspirated roots. Its 5.2-liter V10 generates 610 hp and 560 Nm, channeled through a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox to all four wheels. Officially, it weighs 1,470 kg dry; however, the actual figure is likely closer to 1,600 kg once fully equipped. Like the Dakar, it rides higher than its track-focused siblings, with body cladding and off-road tires that give it a distinct rally-inspired stance.<\/p>\n

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The race is set on a wet, unprepped airport runway, with added roof racks on the Porsche adding an extra challenge. From the start, traction proves tricky, and launches aren\u2019t perfect, but both cars demonstrate remarkable speed for vehicles designed with off-road capability in mind.<\/p>\n