Aug 2025 - CRC Cayenne E1 Buggy | Reveal | Porsche Centre Calgary
CRC Cayenne E1 Buggy - Reveal
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The Cayenne you see before you is more than a rally build—it’s a machine reimagined for the Dakar Classic, one of motorsport’s most demanding arenas.
For seven years, it has proven itself in competition, covering over 30,000 kilometers and earning podium finishes in some of the longest endurance events on the planet. Now, every weld and reinforcement, every carefully considered modification, has prepared it for Dakar.
The regulations of the Classic Competition insist on originality—suspension, engine, gearbox, all remain to factory specification. Yet, within these constraints, we’ve elevated the Cayenne into something altogether more purposeful. A full cage reshapes its character, enhancing rigidity and safety. FIA-certified seats and six-point harnesses provide the security to push harder, while custom solutions—like our in-house engineered light bar and reinforced roof panel—make the car both resilient and adaptable.
This is no longer just an SUV. This is a rally contender, carrying the stories of its past and ready to write its next chapter across the deserts of Saudi Arabia.
For us, the journey doesn’t begin at Dakar—it continues there.
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The team bringing this project to life includes:
Andrew Kelly | Certified Porsche Technician
Pedro Silveira | Certified Porsche Technician
Miles McEwing | Team Principal
Paige Shostak | Marketing Manager
Austin Bailey | Service Manager
Blair Reeves | Service Coordinator
Kirk Morrison | Marketing
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