Porsche Officially Proclaims its New Museum Open
ceremonial event in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Porsche today officially declared
the opening of its new Museum — one of the most significant and historic
building projects in the long and storied history of the company.
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This special dedication comes just days before the museum will be open to
the public for the first time this
more than 200,000 visitors to the Museum each year.
On hand to mark the official ceremonial opening of this spectacular new
building was Dr.
welcomed State Parliament President
Baden-Wurttemberg
Mayor of Stuttgart Dr.
families as well as an additional 200 invited guests.
“This is our new business card on the Porscheplatz,” announced Dr.
Wiedeking. “We will not only use the museum as an exhibition, but also as a
communication platform – as a permanent, integral part of the ongoing dialogue
which Porsche conducts with the public.”
Porsche’s new modern building occupies nearly 5,600 square meters of
exhibition space, providing room for approximately 80 historic vehicles and
more than 200 exhibits from the company’s history. Spacious conference areas
are available for events, including access to an impressive roof terrace. The
exclusive restaurant “Christophorus” integrated into the exhibition, adds to
the assortment of haute cuisine in
the entire historical spectrum of the sportscar manufacturer in one location
with its Historical Archive. On display for all visitors to see, expert
technicians will work in a transparent museum workshop, ensuring that the
exhibition vehicles, and the historic vehicles of customers, are kept in
impeccable condition.
During his remarks at the ceremony, Dr.
Supervisory Board of Porsche AG, emphasized the task of the sportscar
manufacturer to always remember the founding personalities of the company and
to keep the spirit of their work alive: “My grandfather and my father were
passionate automobile pioneers, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Their life’s
work and everything that their successors successfully made of this and
further developed from it, is documented here,” said Porsche.
Representing the region’s governing bodies, both Prime Minister Oettinger
and Lord Mayor Dr. Schuster spoke about the indelible historical significance
of the Porsche Museum and its ramifications far beyond the boundaries of
“The history of Baden-Wurttemberg as the cradle of automotive engineering
is closely entwined with the biography of the designer
commented Oettinger. “All of the things which had their origin in his fountain
of creativity, and which were continued by his son Ferry, are shown in this
unique collection of sportscars which can be displayed to the public in its
full extent for the first time. This exhibition is a reflection of the Swabian
art of engineering that has given the region a worldwide reputation.”
“This is a big hit for Zuffenhausen,” said Dr. Schuster after touring the
museum. “The state capital has gained, in the form of the new Porsche Museum,
an additional, magical magnet for automobile fans from all over the world. At
the same time the region can also add another attractive address for a wide
variety of events. In this way
automobile – and one that everyone can enjoy.”
About Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in
exclusive importer of Porsche sports cars and sport utility vehicles for
United States
Porsche AG. PCNA employs approximately 180 people who provide Porsche
vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 201 dealers. The
dealers, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.
Throughout its 60-year history, Porsche has developed numerous technologies
that have advanced vehicle performance, improved safety and spurred
environmental innovations within the automotive industry. The company
continues to celebrate its heritage by adding to its long list of motorsports
victories dating back to its first 24 Hours of Le Mans class win in 1951.
Today, with more than 28,000 victories, Porsche is recognized as the world’s
most successful marque in sports car racing. PCNA, which imports the iconic
911 series, the Boxster and Cayman sports cars and Cayenne sport utility
vehicles for the U.S., strives to maintain a standard of excellence,
commitment and distinction synonymous with its brand.
SOURCE Porsche Cars North America, Inc.