It is a story of extreme heights, both literally and figuratively. The Porsche Museum is dedicating a special exhibition to two of the off-road prototypes, ‘Edith’ and ‘Doris’. “Both are based on a Porsche 911 and symbolize a feat that cannot be measured in lap times or top speeds, but in meters above sea level,” says Tanja Schleicher, Curator of the Porsche Museum. “They climbed 6,721 meters of the Ojos del Salado volcano in Chile and set a world record.” You may remember Stuttcars first posting the story HERE.
Highlights
- Special exhibition until 28 June 2026
- Special presentation of the two vehicles
- 15-minute short film on the Porsche YouTube channel
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (992)
In the Porsche Museum exhibition, the two vehicles are displayed in the epilogue at the highest point of the exhibition – a tribute to the expedition’s final destination. “This is how we translate the altitude record into a spatial experience,” explains curator Schleicher. A visual ribbon guides visitors through the expedition. Altitude profiles, stages, climatic conditions and technical adaptations are displayed. Large-format graphics show the route of the expeditions with Porsche works driver Romain Dumas at the wheel.
One section focuses on the extreme conditions: low oxygen levels, temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius, strong winds, and gradients of up to 40 percent. These factors are more than just data points; they shape the exhibition’s narrative. Another key focus is the use of synthetic fuels, as the record was set using eFuels.
Weight reduction and pushing the boundaries of what is possible
The focus is on the two 992-generation Porsche 911 Carrera 4S models in two stages of development. ‘Doris’ marks the starting point, whilst ‘Edith’ represents the pinnacle. “With ‘Edith’, we were able to save around 360 kilograms in weight and optimize the car specifically where it was crucial for the conditions,” says project manager Jens Kayser. A decision rooted in Porsche’s tradition: gaining insights under extreme conditions and applying them to production models. The special exhibition also deliberately situates the project within Porsche’s history. “Projects that push the boundaries of engineering, competitions and records are typical of Porsche,” explains Tanja Schleicher.
Raceborn Moment: from the summit to the museum
Alongside the special exhibition, a short film will be released on May 9, 2026, as part of the “Raceborn Moment” series, which – in the anniversary year “75 Years of Motorsport” – dedicates each month to a chapter in Porsche’s motorsport history. While the Porsche Museum provides the space, the approximately 15-minute film on the Porsche YouTube channel brings viewers closer to the people, decisions, and moments on the mountain. More on Porsche YouTube Raceborn Moments.
Above contents © 2026 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG reviewed and edited by Rex McAfee , @rexmcafee
