From Jalopnik · Kiran Menon · · 1m 30s
7 Sports Cars Built for Off-Road Adventures
Porsche 959, Lancia Stratos and others prove sports cars can conquer dirt trails.
In brief
Porsche 959, Lancia Stratos and others prove sports cars can conquer dirt trails. Seven sports cars including Porsche 959 and Lancia Stratos were designed for off-road use with specialized features. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Quick answers
- Why Off-Road?
- Sports cars gain practicality for off-road use without sacrificing performance.
- What is the key takeaway from 7 Sports Cars Built for Off-Road Adventures?
- Seven sports cars including Porsche 959 and Lancia Stratos were designed for off-road use with specialized features.
Off-Road Sports Cars
Sports cars designed for off-road adventures include Porsche 959, Lancia Stratos, and others.
Lancia Stratos
The Lancia Stratos, a 1971 homologation special with 320 hp, dominated 1970s rally racing.
Porsche 959
Porsche 959, built in 1980s with 444 hp, features a 2-inch suspension lift for off-road use.
Aixam Mega Track
Aixam Mega Track, a 1990s supercar with 390 hp, has 13-inch ground clearance and 155 mph top speed.
Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato
Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato, limited to 1,499 units, has 602 hp and 161 mph top speed.
Porsche 911 Dakar
Porsche 911 Dakar, limited to 2,500 units, has 473 hp and 7.5-inch ground clearance.
Marc Philipp Gemballa Marsien
Marc Philipp Gemballa Marsien, with 740 hp, has 9.8-inch ground clearance and 40 units built.
Singer All-Terrain Competition Study
Singer's All-Terrain Competition Study has 450 hp and 16-inch wheels for off-road use.
Off-Road Capabilities
All cars feature all-terrain tires, suspension lifts, and ground clearance for rough terrain.
Production Numbers
Lancia Stratos produced 492 units, Porsche 959 292, and Marsien 40 units.
Why Off-Road?
Sports cars gain practicality for off-road use without sacrificing performance.
What Happens Next
More off-road capable sports cars may emerge as demand for adventure vehicles grows.
In short
Seven sports cars including Porsche 959 and Lancia Stratos were designed for off-road use with specialized features.
