Offroad Supercars Showdown - Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato Vs Porsche 911 Dakar

A few years ago, the idea of offroad supercars would have been considered ridiculous, even laughable. The perception seems to have shifted today, though. Two leading performance vehicle manufacturers, Lamborghini and Porsche, have now come out with their interpretations of what offroad supercars should look like. In November 2022, Porsche unveiled the Porsche 911 Dakar, a bold take on one of the most iconic sports cars. Lamborghini followed suit a month later with the Sterrato, the final iteration of the popular Huracan model.

Sterrato is Italian for ‘dirt.’ A fitting name, then, for what is Lamborghini’s first off-road supercar. The Huracan Sterrato boasts a naturally aspirated V10, a unique body kit and elevated ground clearance. The 911 Dakar is a nod to the famous Dakar Rally, formerly known as the Paris–Dakar Rally, and Porsche’s 1984 victory at the event. It brings together the storied heritage of the iconic 911 with the outdoorsy spirit of an offroader, aided by features such as hill descent control, adaptive suspension and locking limited-slip differentials.

Both Lamborghini and Porsche hope the idea of going offroad in a supercar will be tempting enough to lure customers into what may just become a whole new segment of performance driving.

Here, we compare both offroad supercars and highlight their key attributes. Does one offer a clear advantage over the other? If you had to choose, which one would make you spring for your wallet?

Offroad Supercars – Hurcan Sterrato vs 911 Dakar


Car	Huracan Sterrato	911 Dakar
Price	Not confirmed but probably around $270,000.	Starts at $223, 450 (can go as high as $270,200 depending on the options)
Dry Weight	3,241 lbs (1,470 kg)	3,538 lbs (1,605 kg)
Production	1,499 units	2,500 units
Engine	5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10	3.0-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six
Power	610 hp @ 8,000 rpm 413 lb-ft of torque @ 6,500 rpm	473 hp @ 6,500 rpm 420 lb-ft of torque @ 2,300 rpm - 5,000 rpm
Transmission/Powertrain	7-speed dual-clutch transmission; Electronically controlled all-wheel drive system with rear mechanical self-locking differential	8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission; All-Wheel-Drive with Porsche Traction Management (PTM).
Ground Clearance	About 7.09 inches	6.34 inches (this can go up by another 1.1 inches with the hydraulic lift system).
Performance	0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.4 seconds Top speed is 161.5 mph (260 km/h)	0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.4 seconds Top speed is 149.1 mph (240 km/h)
Some Offroad 'Goodies'	Aluminium underbody protection 'Rally' driving mode for. low grip conditions An inclinometer with pitch and roll indications Roof rails and rally style hood lights	Stainless steel protective elements on the front, rear and side sills. Optional roof rack rated to carry up to 40kg of offroad gear. New driving modes - Rallye and Off-road.
Read More	Explore the Huracan Sterrato	Go deep with the Porsche 911 Dakar.
Watch	Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato - First Look	Porsche 911 Dakar - Drive and Review