Ruf Dakara

Ruf Dakara
Dakara rear end
Overview
Manufacturer	Ruf Automobile
Production	2009
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related	Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Powertrain
Engine	4.5 L twin-turbo V8
Power output	591 hp (441 kW; 599 PS)

The Ruf Dakara is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV based on the Porsche Cayenne and produced by German automobile manufacturer Ruf Automobile. The Dakara debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 2009 with a base price of approximately $327,853 (€230,454).

The Dakara is powered by a tuned version of the Cayenne Turbo S's V8 engine that produces 591 hp (441 kW; 599 PS) and 656 lb⋅ft (889 N⋅m) of torque, up from 550 hp (410 kW; 558 PS) and 553 lb⋅ft (750 N⋅m) of torque in the stock Cayenne Turbo S. Ruf says this allows the Dakara to accelerate from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 4.8 seconds; 0.1 seconds slower than a stock Cayenne Turbo S.^[1] It also has re-tuned suspension as well as optional ceramic composite brakes.

The most notable differences between the Dakara and the standard Cayenne is the headlamps, which are taken from a (911/997) model Porsche 911. On the exterior, it also has a Ruf body kit with a redesigned front end, widened fenders and 22-inch five-spoke alloy wheels.^[2] On the interior, the Dakara features front and rear-facing cameras, redesigned leather seats, an LED lighting package and a high end multimedia system that features TV and phone reception, internet access, CD and DVD compatibility and an iPod interface.^[3]

• Official website (in German)^{[dead link‍]}
• When a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Isn't Enough: The 591-hp, $327,853 Ruf Dakara^{[dead link‍]}