The first Porsche 356 was completed in Zuffenhausen on 6 April 1950. Since then, the site has been inextricably linked with the brand’s sports cars: the 911, which has been in series production there since 1964, the 718 model line and the all-electric Taycan. At its Zuffenhausen site, Porsche combines the benefits of industrial series production with the exclusivity of unique manufactured sports car products. In addition, the site houses a total of three manufacturers: Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, where customer cars are extensively customised, the Sonderwunsch department, where unique cars are created, and CFRP Manufaktur, where the exterior body parts are manually assembled off the regular production line for sports car models with a special lightweight design, such as the 911 S/T and the 911 GT3 RS.
Porsche Leipzig GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Founded in 2000, the plant has developed into a centre of excellence for electromobility. Since 2024, the second fully electric generation of the Macan has been manufactured here. The Porsche plant in Leipzig produces models with three different powertrains – combustion engines, plug-in hybrids and fully electric – on a single line. This flexibility enables the plant to efficiently combine different drive concepts and respond to varying demand. Alongside the Macan, the Panamera sports saloon is also built in Leipzig. In the past, the plant produced the limited-edition Carrera GT (1,270 units, 2003–2006) as well as the Cayenne (2002–2017). Today, more than 4,600 employees work at the site.
Weissach is the think tank of Porsche. From the first sketch to the finished prototype, vehicles have been developed, tested and prepared for series production here since 1971, with direct channels between the individual specialist departments. The Weissach Development Centre covers all aspects from design and concept development, modelmaking and initial prototypes, testing of aerodynamics, acoustics and electronics, development of drive systems, steering and chassis systems as well as safety analyses and testing. It has its own test track and is home of the Porsche motorsport department. Porsche combines traditional craftsmanship here with the latest, cutting-edge technologies.
The inauguration of the Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) in Silverstone, UK, in 2008 marked the beginning of a global success story. There will soon be 11 PECs worldwide and, together with the five Porsche Driving Centers (PDC), they offer customers the opportunity to turn their dreams into real experiences. On four continents, thrilling driving experiences and exciting insights into the heart of the brand world await the customers. An overview of the global offerings.
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