Edith: The Untold Story of Porsche's Record-Breaking Volcano Climb

Set to premiere at Monterey Car Week, the film chronicles the 911's historic climb to the highest volcano on planet Earth

Back in 2023, Porsche undertook a seemingly insane project

To drive a 911 to the top of Ojos del Salado, the world's highest active volcano and they did it

Ojos del Salado is located in the Andes in Chile, with a staggering altitude of 22,093 feet

A documentary titled "Edith: Volcano Ascent" will premiere at Monterey Car Week, chronicling the record-breaking attempt

The documentary, a collaboration between Tangent Vector and Porsche, will delve into the challenges faced by the team

Porsche's achievement surpasses the previous record held by a pair of Mercedes Unimogs, that reached 21,695 feet in 2020

The car used for the challenge was a specially prepared Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

Edith was equipped with a modified flat-six engine, e-fuel, and a reinforced chassis to handle the extreme environment

Large off-road tires and a custom suspension system were also crucial for the ascent.

The film will feature interviews with key personnel, including Romain Dumas and Oliver Blume, CEO Porsche AG

It will also highlight the physical and emotional toll the extreme conditions took on the team

Extreme conditions, including freezing temperatures and thin air, made the ascent incredibly challenging

But eventually, legendary endurance racer Romain Dumas drove Edith to the summit in December 2023

The film screening will take place on August 16th at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey. Swipe up to read more.

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