From Dakar, to the Alps of Austria, back to the sands at home, the legacy did not end, it only changed its location, and its name.
This is not just a car. This is the
Created for collectors and drivers who seek authenticity beyond the ordinary, 953 Toughroads combines rally-bred presence, air-cooled character and the personal nature of a bespoke commission.
We are not recreating the past, we are redefining it with the 964. Our off-road project is not just a vehicle, it is an experience, formed from the same spirit, the spirit of challenge and exploration.
A restomod small series, built in strictly limited numbers. Each of the 77 vehicles is individually configured, handcrafted and finished to the highest standard – a true collector‘s edition, never to be repeated. Once built, the series is closed forever.
Strictly limited. Built to last.
Tested where the extreme become reality.
This was not just a winter test run, it was an experience that brought together performance, precision, and pure winter intensity.
01
Not a replica. A reinterpretation.
The 953 Toughroads unites the proven technology of the 964 C4 with the iconic look of the Paris-Dakar 953 – individually configured in design, chassis and interior.
02
Fully restored. Relentlessly lightened.
Body, chassis, engine, gearbox — fully restored to the highest standard. Every mechanical component rebuilt, every surface refined. Combined with a focused lightweight reduction, the result is a car that feels as pure as the day it was born. Only better.
03
Authentically Dakar. Radically transformed.
From the outside in, every element of the 953 Toughroads has been reimagined. The backdating kit pays homage to the original – and goes beyond it. Authentic Dakar heritage. True off-road character. A collector‘s edition for those who don‘t just collect history. They drive it.
04
Built with purpose. Engineered without limits.
The 953 Toughroads brings together air-cooled authenticity, all-wheel-drive capability, purposeful detailing and the intimacy of an individually commissioned build. Every element is guided by intention: the stance, the materials, the engineering, the visual identity and the way the car makes its driver feel.
One car. Diverse characters.
Roadtrip, city drive, desert sand or deep snow: the 953 Toughroads never flinches and combines off-road capability with effortless every day elegance.
TWO
VARIANTS.
Two dimensions
of power.
The air-cooled boxer, all-wheel drive, 3.6-litre flat-six – Bosch DME injection, light single-mass flywheel, five-speed manual. Everything serves one purpose: pure, unfiltered drive – off roads and on roads.
5.1 sec
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h
300 PS
Maximum power (PS)
260 km/h
Top Speed
1652 mm
Body Width
4.1 sec
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h
550 PS
Maximum power (PS)
260 km/h
Top Speed
1712 mm
Body Width
Exterior born in Dakar.
Refined for tough roads.
Interior built to last.
Crafted for you.
Three finishes. One spirit.
The 953 Toughroads comes in one of three exclusive liveries – with a signature paint finish, matching stitching and bespoke gauges. Motorsport history. Made wearable.
This is not a car you find. It finds you.
If you are interested in acquiring a 953 Toughroads – reach out to us directly. Each build is individually configured. Once they‘re gone, they‘re gone forever.
All images and materials are provided for editorial use only in connection with Toughroads, Seven Car Lounge Europe and the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026. Any commercial use, modification or sublicensing requires prior written approval. The 953 Toughroads is an independent reinterpretation based on the Porsche 964 platform and inspired by the Porsche 953 Paris-Dakar. No official affiliation with Porsche AG should be implied unless explicitly stated.
Toughroads is an independent vehicle customization and modification program offered by Toughroads GmbH & Co. KG. Toughroads GmbH & Co. KG is not affiliated with Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG or its subsidiaries and, in particular, is not licensed, sponsored, authorized, or otherwise endorsed by Porsche. Porsche, the Porsche crest, the model designations (e.g., 911, 964), and all associated trademarks are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. They are used on this website solely for the purpose of clearly identifying the base vehicles.
953 Toughroads 55
with 550 PS
Engine & Performance
Engine / Cylinder: 3.6 litre 6-cylinder Boxer Engine M64/01
Displacement: 3600 cm³ / 7,5:1
Power: 405 kW (550 hp) at 7,100 rpm
Maximum Torque: 700 Nm at 5,000 rpm
Combustion Process: Otto
Engine Control: Intake Manifold Injection (Bosch DME)
Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 4.1 sec
Top Speed: 260 km/h
Flywheel: Light single-mass Flywheel
Drive: Four-wheel Drive with Dynamic Power Distribution
Transmission: 5-speed Manual Gearbox (G64/00)
Vehicle Specification
Wheel Suspension: Independent Suspension
Basic Suspension: MacPherson Struts
Stabilizers: Yes / Yes
Handlebar construction: Wishbones / Slanted Wishbones
Ground Clearance: 240 mm (after modification – original: 140 mm)
Empty Weight: 1230 kg
Gross Weight: 1790 kg
Payload: 560 kg
Roof Load: 35 kg
Fuel: Petrol (Super)
Tank Capacity: 77 litres
Dimensions: 4250 x 1712 x 1320 mm
Technical
Full restoration of mechanical parts including engine and gearbox
Light weight reduction
Complete replacement of the cable assembly (plugs partly reworked)
Engine
Complete rebuild
Replacement of all magnesium parts
Replacement of all wear parts
Cleaning and cosmetic restoration
Installation of a single-mass flywheel
Individual throttle valves
Replacement of fuel injectors
Programmable control unit
Individual air filters in the Toughroads design
Overhaul of the transmission and transfer case
Balancing of the shafts
Exterior
Full restoration of body and chassis
953 Toughroads front and rear carbon bumper based on Dakar style
Tailor-made rear wing kit developed for the 953 Toughroads crafted from glass-fibre
Individually formed carbon side skirts in exclusive 953 Toughroads design
Racing mirror kit with electric adjustment and spherical mirror glass and a fully paintable finish to match each vehicle‘s individual character.
Wide Body Rear (plus 3 cm each side) with matching carbon side skirts and bumpers
A full four-piece aluminium underbody protection kit in 953 Toughroads design
Road-legal Bi-LED front driving lights with integrated daytime running lights, carbon inlays and paintable
Rear light design featuring an LED light bar with integrated Toughroads lettering
16-inch Braid forged alloy performance rims, designed exclusively for the 953 Toughroads in Dakar style, paired with road-optimised off-road tyres
Exclusive Toughroads suspension kit developed in cooperation with H&R, featuring manually height-adjustable springs and dampers, adjustable top mounts and wishbones for an elevated stance of up to 6 cm
Stainless steel sports exhaust system with manifold and high-mounted layout for improved ground clearance, engineered to enhance off-road capability and equipped with duplex catalytic converters with 200-cell cores
Illuminated license plate frame
Interior
Full restoration of interior close to standard with classic 911 character adopted to the Dakar
A black Alcantara-trimmed dashboard with stitching matched to the chosen design line
Centre console designed exclusively for the 953 Toughroads, featuring a visible carbon fibre panel, a newly adapted climate control system and ventilation nozzles milled from solid aluminium
953 Toughroads door panels with a signature handle design and bespoke window openers, complemented by an additional door pocket in black smooth leather and stitching matched to the chosen design line
Black Alcantara door trim paired with black smooth leather door panels, combining tactile richness with a clean and purposeful finish
Contrast stitching throughout the interior – on the seats, doors, dashboard, steering wheel and gear shift pouch – precisely coordinated with the design line
953 Toughroads gauges in the vehicle‘s corresponding design, enhanced by LED illumination for a distinctive and contemporary instrument signature
Sport bucket seats in a black Alcantara and smooth leather combination, with carbon fibre seat shells painted to match the exterior and stitching aligned to the selected design line
Black three-spoke Momo Prototipo sports steering wheel, TÜV-approved and trimmed in black smooth leather with stitching matched to the chosen design line
A specially designed black gear shift knob with a black Alcantara shift pouch and stitching coordinated to the design line, available in two lengths
Flooring trimmed in black Alcantara, with smooth leather in high-wear areas, complemented by floor mats in woven carpet with Alcantara edging and stitching in the customer‘s chosen colour
A full black Alcantara roof lining extending along the A- and B-pillars and continuing through the C-pillars to the lower window
Bolted steel roll bar, available in white or a custom colour, combining structural purpose with FIA-certified safety
Toughroads Bluetooth touchscreen radio with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a six-speaker setup
A full black Alcantara roof lining extending along the A- and B-pillars and continuing through the C-pillars to the lower window
Bolted steel roll bar, available in white or a custom colour, combining structural purpose with FIA-certified safety
Toughroads Bluetooth touchscreen radio with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a six-speaker setup
Design variants
Paris-Dakar Design (with white body painting inside)
Martini Racing Design white (with white body painting inside)
Martini Racing Design silver (with silver body painting inside)
Rothmans Design (with blue body painting inside)
DESIGN LINES
Paint Finish
Paris Dakar Design
Rothmans Design
Martini Racing Design white
Martini Racing Design silver
Customized
Logo & Number Print
Without
Individual Number
Toughroads Logo & individual number
Customized
EXTERIOR
Rims // assembled (TÜV certified)
16“ Braid Forged Dakar Rims (white) with TÜV
16“ Braid Forged Dakar Rims (black) with TÜV
Rims // add-on set (NOT TÜV certified)
16“ Fuchs Rims (white) without TÜV
16“ Fuchs Rims (black) without TÜV
Tyres
Street optimized Off-Road Tyres (235/60R16)
Deep-Tread Off-Road Tyres (235/60R16)
Additional Features
Suspension Kit with compression and rebound adjustable
Air Compressor fitted for universal power plug
Roof rack
LED light bar for roof rack incl. power package
Paint protection wrapping small or extended
INTERIOR
Interior Trim I Material & Color
Dashboard, Door, Carpet, Mats, Roof, Gear Shift Knob, Handbrake
Dashboard & door trim in black Alcantara leather, door panels & door pocket in black smooth leather, black roof lining, flooring lined with black Alcantara leather and black floor mats, Handbrake in black smooth leather and gear shift knob in black Alcantara leather)
Customized Dashboard
Customized Door Trim
Customized Tunnels & Entrance
Customized Roof Lining & Sun Visors
Customized Carpets & Mats
Customized Handbrake & Cover
Customized Gear Shift Pouch
Interior Trim I Decorative Stitching
Seats, Doors, Dashboard, Steering Wheel, Gear Shift Knob
Decorative Stitching on Seats, Doors, Dashboard, Steering Wheel, Gear Shift Knob corresponding to Car Design Line
Paris Dakar Design (dark blue)
Rothmans Design (red)
Martini Racing Design white (light blue)
Martini Racing Design silver (light blue)
Customized Colour
Interior Trim I Gauges Design
Gauges Design corresponding to Car Design Line
Paris Dakar Design
Rothmans Design
Martini Racing Design white
Martini Racing Design silver
Customized Design
Interior Trim I Trunk Trim
Without trim – Body painted in the car's colour
Interior trim matching to the front interior trim in black Alcantara leather
Interior trim matching to the front interior trim – custom material and colour
Seats I Type
Standard Bucket Seat – Seat cover black Alcantara and smooth leather combination with stitching matching car design and a carbon fibre seat shell painted matching the car's colour
Standard Bucket Seat – custom (colour and material)
Adjustable Recaro Race Seat "Toughroads" – Seat cover with black Alcantara and smooth leather combination with stitching matching car design and a carbon fibre seat shell painted matching the car's colour Adjustable
Adjustable Recaro Race Seat "Toughroads" – custom (colour and material)
Original 964 – refurbished 964 Seats
Seats I Engrave or Stitch
Logo "Toughroads" Engraving in corresponding car design colour
Logo "Toughroads" Stitching in corresponding car design colour
Logo Engraving – custom colour and logo
Logo Stitching – custom colour and logo
Rims
16“ Braid Dakar Rims (white)
16“ Braid Dakar Rims (black)
16“ Fuchs Rims without TÜV (white) – available only as an add-on set
16“ Fuchs Rims without TÜV (black) – available only as an add-on set
Custom – available only as an add-on set
Tyres
Street optimized Off-Road Tyres (235/60R16)
Deep-Tread Off-Road Tyres (235/60R16)
Custom – available only as an add-on set
Steering wheel
Momo Prototipo 3-spoke with TÜV – Black with black smooth leather
Porsche Classic without TÜV – Black with black smooth leather
Posche Classic without TÜV – Black black smooth leather and red racing marking
Custom Momo Prototipo 3-spoke with TÜV – Black or white with custom leather color
Soundsystem
Ampire Bluetooth Radio "Toughroads"
Porsche Classic Radio
FEATURES & ACCESSORIES
Additional Features
Wide Body Rear (plus 3 cm each side) – with matching carbon side skirts and bumpers
Suspension Kit with compression and rebound adjustable
Air Compressor fitted for universal power plug
Roof rack
LED light bar for roof rack incl. power package (can be charged via the universal power plug)
Roll-Bar with individual painting
Paint protection wrapping small or extended
4-Point-Belt
Handbrake "Baja" style
Set of 3 Stop Watches/Race Timer
Accessories
“Toughroads” Owners Watch by Junghans
“Toughroads” Race Jacket
“Toughroads” Sunglasses
“Toughroads” Vehicle Luggage Set – five-piece (2 rolling suitcases for the front with 1 cross-bag + 2 suitcases on an integrated hat shelf that can be hung in the vehicle)
“Toughroads” Luggage Set Roof Rack (Roof rack required) one-piece – Carbon box
“Toughroads” Luggage Set Roof Rack (Roof rack required) three-piece – Carbon box with two matching suitcases
“Toughroads” cufflinks
953 Toughroads 32
with 300 PS
Engine & Performance
Engine / Cylinder: 3.6 litre 6-cylinder Boxer Engine M64/01
Displacement: 3600 cm³ / 11,3:1
Power: 220 kW (300 hp) at 6,100 rpm
Maximum Torque: 310 Nm at 5,000 rpm
Combustion Process: Otto
Engine Control: Intake Manifold Injection (Bosch DME)
Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 5.1 sec
Top Speed: 260 km/h
Flywheel: Light single-mass Flywheel
Drive: Four-wheel Drive with Dynamic Power Distribution
Transmission: 5-speed Manual Gearbox (G64/00)
Vehicle Specification
Wheel Suspension: Independent Suspension
Basic Suspension: MacPherson Struts
Stabilizers: Yes / Yes
Handlebar construction: Wishbones / Slanted Wishbones
Ground Clearance: 240 mm (after modification – original: 140 mm)
Empty Weight: 1230 kg
Gross Weight: 1790 kg
Payload: 560 kg
Roof Load: 35 kg
Fuel: Petrol (Super)
Tank Capacity: 77 litres
Dimensions: 4250 x 1652 x 1320 mm
Technical
Full restoration of mechanical parts including engine and gearbox
Light weight reduction
Complete replacement of the cable assembly (plugs partly reworked)
Engine
Complete rebuild
Replacement of all magnesium parts
Replacement of all wear parts
Cleaning and cosmetic restoration
Installation of a single-mass flywheel
Individual throttle valves
Replacement of fuel injectors
Programmable control unit
Individual air filters in the Toughroads design
Overhaul of the transmission and transfer case
Balancing of the shafts
Exterior
Full restoration of body and chassis
953 Toughroads front and rear carbon bumper based on Dakar style
Tailor-made rear wing kit developed for the 953 Toughroads crafted from glass-fibre
Individually formed carbon side skirts in exclusive 953 Toughroads design
Racing mirror kit with electric adjustment and spherical mirror glass and a fully paintable finish to match each vehicle‘s individual character.
A full four-piece aluminium underbody protection kit in 953 Toughroads design
Road-legal Bi-LED front driving lights with integrated daytime running lights, carbon inlays and paintable
Rear light design featuring an LED light bar with integrated Toughroads lettering
16-inch Braid forged alloy performance rims, designed exclusively for the 953 Toughroads in Dakar style, paired with road-optimised off-road tyres
Exclusive Toughroads suspension kit developed in cooperation with H&R, featuring manually height-adjustable springs and dampers, adjustable top mounts and wishbones for an elevated stance of up to 6 cm
Stainless steel sports exhaust system with manifold and high-mounted layout for improved ground clearance, engineered to enhance off-road capability and equipped with duplex catalytic converters with 200-cell cores
Illuminated license plate frame
Interior
Full restoration of interior close to standard with classic 911 character adopted to the Dakar
A black Alcantara-trimmed dashboard with stitching matched to the chosen design line
Centre console designed exclusively for the 953 Toughroads, featuring a visible carbon fibre panel, a newly adapted climate control system and ventilation nozzles milled from solid aluminium
953 Toughroads door panels with a signature handle design and bespoke window openers, complemented by an additional door pocket in black smooth leather and stitching matched to the chosen design line
Black Alcantara door trim paired with black smooth leather door panels, combining tactile richness with a clean and purposeful finish
Contrast stitching throughout the interior – on the seats, doors, dashboard, steering wheel and gear shift pouch – precisely coordinated with the design line
953 Toughroads gauges in the vehicle‘s corresponding design, enhanced by LED illumination for a distinctive and contemporary instrument signature
Sport bucket seats in a black Alcantara and smooth leather combination, with carbon fibre seat shells painted to match the exterior and stitching aligned to the selected design line
Black three-spoke Momo Prototipo sports steering wheel, TÜV-approved and trimmed in black smooth leather with stitching matched to the chosen design line
A specially designed black gear shift knob with a black Alcantara shift pouch and stitching coordinated to the design line, available in two lengths
Flooring trimmed in black Alcantara, with smooth leather in high-wear areas, complemented by floor mats in woven carpet with Alcantara edging and stitching in the customer‘s chosen colour
A full black Alcantara roof lining extending along the A- and B-pillars and continuing through the C-pillars to the lower window
Bolted steel roll bar, available in white or a custom colour, combining structural purpose with FIA-certified safety
Toughroads Bluetooth touchscreen radio with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a six-speaker setup
A full black Alcantara roof lining extending along the A- and B-pillars and continuing through the C-pillars to the lower window
Bolted steel roll bar, available in white or a custom colour, combining structural purpose with FIA-certified safety
Toughroads Bluetooth touchscreen radio with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a six-speaker setup
Design variants
Paris-Dakar Design (with white body painting inside)
Martini Racing Design white (with white body painting inside)
Martini Racing Design silver (with silver body painting inside)
Rothmans Design (with blue body painting inside)
DESIGN LINES
Paint Finish
Paris Dakar Design
Rothmans Design
Martini Racing Design white
Martini Racing Design silver
Customized
Logo & Number Print
Without
Individual Number
Toughroads Logo & individual number
Customized
EXTERIOR
Wide Body Rear
Wide Body Rear for T32 plus 3 cm each side with matching carbon side skirts and bumpers
Rims // assembled (TÜV certified)
16“ Braid Forged Dakar Rims (white) with TÜV
16“ Braid Forged Dakar Rims (black) with TÜV
Rims // add-on set (NOT TÜV certified)
16“ Fuchs Rims (white) without TÜV
16“ Fuchs Rims (black) without TÜV
Tyres
Street optimized Off-Road Tyres (235/60R16)
Deep-Tread Off-Road Tyres (235/60R16)
Additional Features
Suspension Kit with compression and rebound adjustable
Air Compressor fitted for universal power plug
Roof rack
LED light bar for roof rack incl. power package
Paint protection wrapping small or extended
INTERIOR
Interior Trim I Material & Color
Dashboard, Door, Carpet, Mats, Roof, Gear Shift Knob, Handbrake
Dashboard & door trim in black Alcantara leather, door panels & door pocket in black smooth leather, black roof lining, flooring lined with black Alcantara leather and black floor mats, Handbrake in black smooth leather and gear shift knob in black Alcantara leather)
Customized Dashboard
Customized Door Trim
Customized Tunnels & Entrance
Customized Roof Lining & Sun Visors
Customized Carpets & Mats
Customized Handbrake & Cover
Customized Gear Shift Pouch
Interior Trim I Decorative Stitching
Seats, Doors, Dashboard, Steering Wheel, Gear Shift Knob
Decorative Stitching on Seats, Doors, Dashboard, Steering Wheel, Gear Shift Knob corresponding to Car Design Line