Inside the Porsche Museum Restoration of the 1986 Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar (Deutsch/English subs)

This video takes an in-depth look inside the Porsche Museum restoration of the legendary 1986 Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar race car, one of the most important vehicles in Porsche’s competition history. Developed as a technological showcase and proven in one of the world’s toughest endurance rallies, the 959 helped redefine what a high-performance all-wheel-drive sports car could be. The Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar was far more than a modified road car. Built specifically to survive extreme heat, sand, altitude, and mechanical stress, it combined advanced electronics, adjustable all-wheel drive, and turbocharged power in a way no other rally car of its era could match. The 1986 Dakar-winning cars cemented the 959’s place as both a motorsport icon and a precursor to modern high-performance engineering. This restoration, carried out by the Porsche Museum, returns the original race car to its authentic factory-correct condition. From chassis and drivetrain to bodywork, interior, and period-accurate details, the project reflects Porsche’s archival approach to historical preservation. Every component is examined, rebuilt, or conserved with the goal of maintaining originality while ensuring mechanical integrity. The video explores the challenges involved in restoring a rare factory race car, the technical decisions behind the work, and the historical significance of preserving an authentic Paris-Dakar Porsche 959. It offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how Porsche safeguards its motorsport legacy. If you’re interested in Porsche history, classic race cars, factory restorations, or the Paris-Dakar Rally, this film provides a detailed and authoritative perspective on one of the most advanced cars of the 1980s. #porsche #porschemuseum #dakar