Koni Sports

Koni Sports

At Design911, we supply Koni Sport shock absorbers (often recognised by their iconic yellow finish) for a wide range of Porsche models. These dampers are designed as sporty, adjustable replacements that allow you to fine-tune the balance between comfort and control, making them a popular choice for fast-road use and mild track work while still being suitable for everyday driving.

Why do Koni Sports matter?

Koni Sport dampers sit at the heart of your Porsche’s suspension setup. They work with the springs to manage body movement, help maintain consistent tyre contact and give the chassis a more connected, controlled feel. Over time, standard dampers can soften or lose consistency, which leaves the car feeling less precise and more unsettled over bumps. Upgrading to Koni Sport units gives you an adjustable, sport-oriented option that can be matched to your preferred driving style and, where applicable, to sport or lowering springs.

• Support a more controlled, confidence-inspiring feel from your Porsche
• Allow damping adjustment (where applicable) to fine-tune ride and response
• Help maintain better composure over undulating roads compared with tired OE units
• Complement sport or lowering springs in many fast-road setups

Common options & kits

Individual Koni Sport dampers
Individual front or rear shock absorbers allow you to address a specific end of the Porsche where damping has noticeably aged, or to build a tailored combination around existing components.

• Ideal when one axle shows more wear or requires an upgrade first
• Lets you combine Koni Sports with appropriate springs and mounts
• Useful for staged suspension refreshes and repairs

Matched front & rear sets
Front and rear pairs, or complete car sets, provide a consistent Koni Sport setup across the whole Porsche, helping the chassis feel balanced from axle to axle.

• Even damping side-to-side and front-to-rear for predictable behaviour
• Helps avoid mismatched feel between old and new dampers
• A sensible option when upgrading an ageing or standard suspension as a whole

Complete suspension refresh or upgrade kits
In some applications, Koni Sport dampers are supplied as part of packages that may include springs or related mounting hardware. These are aimed at owners seeking a more comprehensive fast-road or sportier setup in one purchase.

• Groups compatible parts into a single, well-matched package
• Reduces the need to cross-check individual components and fitments
• Suited to projects where you want a clearly defined sport suspension upgrade

Brands available in this category

For this area of suspension we focus on Koni Sport dampers for Porsche models, while also offering complementary components from other trusted suspension brands where appropriate. On the category page you can filter by brand to focus on Koni, or compare with alternative options in our wider Porsche suspension range.

Why Koni Sports for your Porsche?

Koni Sport dampers belong to Koni’s long-running sport line, developed for drivers who want a sharper, more controlled feel than typical standard replacements. Many applications feature externally or internally adjustable rebound damping, allowing you to refine how quickly the suspension settles after bumps and direction changes. This means you can set the car up closer to your own preferences within the scope of a fast-road orientated product, particularly when paired with suitable springs.

• Sport-biased damping to enhance response compared with typical OE-style units
• Adjustment (where offered) helps you tune the compromise between firmness and comfort
• Developed by a specialist manufacturer with extensive experience in road and enthusiast applications
• Can integrate well into a wider suspension upgrade plan including springs, mounts and bushes

When should you review or replace your Porsche Koni Sports?

Even high-quality performance dampers like Koni Sports will wear over a long service life, especially on Porsches driven regularly or on challenging roads. It is also worth reviewing your setup if you change spring type or ride height, so that damping characteristics remain appropriate.

• You notice increased bouncing, a looser feel or less control after bumps
• There are signs of oil leaks or damp patches on the damper body
• The car feels less settled in quick direction changes compared with earlier in its life
• Tyre wear begins to look uneven, or the ride becomes noticeably harsher or noisier

If any of these apply, it is a good time to inspect the existing dampers, mounts and bushes and consider refreshing or reconfiguring your Porsche’s suspension with correctly specified Koni Sport units.

Explore Porsche Koni Sports with Design911

Browse Koni Sport shock absorbers for Porsche at Design911 — from individual dampers to matched sets and compatible suspension components. Our range covers many classic and modern Porsche models, and our team can help you choose parts that suit fast-road upgrades, mixed road/track use or a more engaging everyday setup while staying within the intended scope of a sport-oriented damper.