Brazilian Family Takes Porsche 911 Dakar on 2,200-Mile Off-Road Rally

The Piotto Vogt family proved the capabilities of Porsche's lifted sports car on a grueling Brazilian off-road adventure.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A Brazilian family, the Piotto Vogts, recently completed the 33rd edition of the Rally dos Sertões, a 2,200-mile off-road rally across Brazil, behind the wheel of their Porsche 911 Dakar. The family, which has previously competed in the rally with a UTV, wanted to prove the capabilities of the lifted sports car on the challenging route. Despite initial concerns, the 911 Dakar performed well, even serving as the family's mobile 'hotel' as they slept in a roof tent during the rally.

Why it matters

The Piotto Vogt family's successful completion of the Rally dos Sertões in their Porsche 911 Dakar challenges the common perception that owners of such limited-production lifted sports cars won't actually take them off-road. Their journey showcases the impressive capabilities of the 911 Dakar and demonstrates that these specialized vehicles can be used for genuine off-road adventures.

The details

Susele Piotto Vogt and her husband Fredy entered their 911 Dakar in the Expedition category of the Rally dos Sertões, meaning the sports car wasn't competing in any official class. Their goal was to prove the 911 Dakar's prowess on the off-road rally route. In addition to the 2,300 miles of the rally itself, the family also road-tripped around 2,000 miles to reach the starting point in Goiânia and return home from the finish line in Marechal Deodoro.

  • The Rally dos Sertões is an annual off-road rally that has been held since 1993.
  • The 33rd edition of the Rally dos Sertões took place in 2026.

The players

Susele Piotto Vogt

A member of the Brazilian family that completed the Rally dos Sertões in their Porsche 911 Dakar.

Fredy Piotto Vogt

A member of the Brazilian family that completed the Rally dos Sertões in their Porsche 911 Dakar.

João Pedro Piotto Vogt

The son of Susele and Fredy Piotto Vogt, who has previously competed in the Rally dos Sertões in a UTV.

Porsche 911 Dakar

The lifted sports car used by the Piotto Vogt family to complete the 2,200-mile off-road rally in Brazil.

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What they’re saying

“We weren't sure if the Porsche would be able to handle the route, but those concerns evaporated the moment we crossed the river. The Dakar also served as our hotel. We slept in the roof tent in the heart of the wilderness.”

— Susele Piotto Vogt (Porsche)

“Cayman, Macan, Taycan, Panamera E‑Hybrid, several 911 generations, 718 Boxster, Cayenne: We've tried out just about every new model. We're basically a Porsche family. As a collector, you want to keep them all.”

— Fredy Piotto Vogt (Porsche)

“I use the 911 every day.”

— Susele Piotto Vogt (Porsche)

What’s next

The Piotto Vogt family plans to continue exploring the off-road capabilities of their Porsche 911 Dakar on future adventures.

The takeaway

The Piotto Vogt family's successful completion of the grueling Rally dos Sertões in their Porsche 911 Dakar demonstrates that owners of such specialized vehicles are willing to put them to the test in genuine off-road conditions, challenging the common perception that these cars will never see true adventure use.