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Off-Road Supercars! Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato vs. Porsche 911 Dakar

The Porsche 911 Dakar and the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato are two vehicles you couldn’t in your wildest of dreams have plausibly thought would ever come to fruition. We had the chance to test both of these wild and wonderful super off-roaders recently at our 2024 Performance Vehicle of the Year, and they didn't disappoint!

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