Tangent Urban Safari 911
Tangent Design Group’s Urban Safari 911 turns a 992-generation Porsche 911 into a one-off rally-inspired machine built for Chicago streets and much rougher terrain. The project began in 2019, with Tangent eventually taking delivery of a 2021 all-wheel-drive 911 finished in Paint-to-Sample Black Olive over a tan interior.
Rather than simply adding off-road accessories, Tangent treated the car as a full industrial-design exercise. The team 3D-scanned the factory bodywork, developed new components in CAD, and prototyped bespoke parts in-house at full scale. The resulting package includes widened fenders, a front bull bar, custom rocker treatments, and a distinctive ducktail-style rear wing.
The biggest functional change sits underneath. Tangent engineered a custom 3-inch lift kit that retains the Porsche’s original suspension while avoiding software errors, creating enough clearance for larger off-road tires. Bespoke forged aluminum wheels were also developed with Brixton Forged specifically for the project.
