Porsche 911 Safari Builds Just Got Easier With New Lift KitAutoblogEarl LeeSat, September 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleAutoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Safari StyleIn response to demand for overlanding kits, KW Suspensions is answering the call with a new product line that makes it easier to build a Dakar-style 911. Born from the special construction and custom build department, KW initially developed and sold these products for older air-cooled 911 models in North America. Now, the aftermarket brand is establishing a dedicated line of products not just for SUVs, but also for other vehicle models.Station wagons, compact cars, sedans, and sports cars are on the list; though KW's assets show many Porsches, they've implied that other models will be available in the future.KW SuspensionsNot Designed From FactoryThe goal of the Safari line is to equip vehicles not designed for off-road use with the ability to go off the beaten path and do what they weren't initially designed to do.AdvertisementAdvertisementKW understands "overlanding" as "self-sufficient, vehicle-supported travel away from paved roads, combining camping and off-road activities," as stated in the brand's press release. The first V3 Safari Style suspension systems come with approval certificates and are available for selected Porsche and Volkswagen models, at least for now. In the future, the brand plans to expand product availability further. With its extensive library of vehicles, it's only a matter of time before we see exotic projects like lifted Lambos.KW SuspensionsView the 8 images of this gallery on the original articleKW V3s, But LiftedThe Safari Style coilovers feature stainless-steel construction. Multi-valve dampers, spring rates, spring length, and adjustability are expected features depending on the model; however, the Safari Style coilovers enable increased ride height. "You can increase ground clearance within a tested and vehicle-specific adjustment range," said KW.For its initial launch, KW has announced that V3 Safari Style kits are available for the Porsche Cayenne (9PA), VW Touareg (7L), and the 996 and 997 Porsche 911 models. KW says the Cayenne and Touareg kits add up to 30 millimeters of ground clearance to the front and rear once installed. The 911s add between 20 and 30 millimeters of ground clearance.AdvertisementAdvertisement"Compared to our other KW coilover kits, the Safari Style suspensions differ through their longer struts, damper housings, spring rates, piston rods, and so on — everything is designed for the adjustable increase in ride height and also for the fitment of off-road tires. Nevertheless, our KW V3 Safari Style suspensions are not competition suspensions for professional rally use. They are raised suspension kits designed for overlanding tours," KW Suspensions said.Of course, the quality and performance of this kit are expected to match other KW products, and it's only a matter of time before we start seeing more KW Safari Style kits for other models. The brand also teased that it's going to do more than just VWs and Porsches, so we're staying tuned.KW SuspensionsView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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