Porsche’s Budget 911 Just Unlocked Safari Style on the LowGear PatrolgvandykeUpdatedThu, September 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleIf you're not averse to fried eggs, a respected suspension tuner has a tempting new upgrade kit for overlanding purposes.If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn morePorsche's 996 has long been the black sheep of the 911 family, reviled by purists for its water-cooled engine and "fried egg" headlights.However, these same qualities have made it beloved by bargain hunters. After all, that reputation has largely kept prices low.AdvertisementAdvertisementBut now KW Suspensions has given aspiring 996 owners a compelling new reason to buy in. It comes in the form of a coilover kit that lifts the car and opens the door to new off-road adventures.KW's new coilover kit raises the 996 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S at each axle for increased clearance and a little more room for rubber. - Credit: KW SuspensionKW lifts the 996 (and 997)In keeping with the name, KW's V3 Safari Style won't turn your Porsche into a DIY Dakar. It brings a small increase, raising the 911 at both axles up to 30 millimeters (roughly 1.2 inches).The dampers are multi-valved to ensure adequate on-road performance too. - Credit: KW SuspensionStill, it's not just for looks, and at $5,429, it costs a fraction of what a full-fledged Safari Porsche build would run.KW redesigned the high-speed damper valves for use away from paved roads, which it says allows the suspension to absorb forces more gradually and hard impacts more cleanly.KW has designed the suspension specifically for use away from the pavement. - Credit: KW SuspensionHowever, because it's a multi-valve setup, it still promises to provide a responsive drive when on pavement.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhat's more, it boasts more than enough adjustability to give you decision paralysis from drive to drive. In addition to 12 clicks in compression, the valves can be further fine-tuned with 16 clicks in rebound.It's not exclusive to the 911. KW has also designed kits to work with the Cayenne and VW Touareg. - Credit: KW SuspensionOh, and even though the 996 is the headlining proposition here for Dakar-loving overlanders, it's not the only model the kit will fit. It's also compatible with the 997, as well as the Cayenne and VW Touareg.Availability and pricingKW lists the V3 Safari Style for $5,429, with fitment confirmed for the 996 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S, along with the vehicles listed above. You can head to the website to learn more.KW V3 Safari Style Raised Suspension Kit $5,429 at KW Automotive AdvertisementAdvertisementAbout the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he's not chasing the latest industry news, he's probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.Want to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure our independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.