Porsche Leipzig – that represents leading production technology, paired with ecological and cultural commitment. Insights in close-up.
Extending 32 meters into the air, the structure resembles an air traffic control tower from afar. But for most people, the conical shape is reminiscent of a cut diamond, which is how the Porsche plant’s iconic landmark got its nickname. And it’s a good fit, as the diamond embodies a remarkable success story. It only took two years to get from the initial construction work in 2000 to the production launch for the Porsche Cayenne. Built at full speed, the Leipzig plant was quite a risky move for the company, but the architecture is a testimony of courage rather than fear.
At the same time as the first SUV, production on the Carrera GT super sports car kicks off here in 2003, with 1,270 vehicles manufactured by hand. And the immediate success of the Cayenne as an especially sporty off-road vehicle makes it necessary to expand the plant for the first time in 2004, the first expansion of five. The Panamera and Macan models lead to subsequent expansions, and hybridization and the fully electric drive also enter the scene.
New models are continuously integrated into ongoing processes. “We have always included Leipzig in our strategic thinking and development plans,” says Albrecht Reimold, member of the Porsche Executive Board for Production and Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Porsche Leipzig GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Porsche AG. “More electric models are planned here in the future.”
Facts & Figures
550 vehicles
That’s how many Macan and Panamera models are manufactured at the Leipzig plant every day.
88 percent
The majority of the vehicles are left-hand drive models. The global supply comes directly from the location with rail access.
3 shifts
Work is carried out in shifts 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday. The production lines usually do not operate on weekends.
18 percent
Sports seats are one of the most popular options customers choose and can be found in nearly one-fifth of all vehicles.
1,000 robots
The Porsche plant in Leipzig uses special state-of-the-art robots, which simplify work for the employees.
430 individual parts
The components in the Panamera’s body are joined using mechanical and thermal processes.
Porsche Newsroom
Extending 32 meters into the air, the structure resembles an air traffic control tower from afar. But for most people, the conical shape is reminiscent of a cut diamond, which is how the Porsche plant’s iconic landmark got its nickname. And it’s a good fit, as the diamond embodies a remarkable success story. It only took two years to get from the initial construction work in 2000 to the production launch for the Porsche Cayenne. Built at full speed, the Leipzig plant was quite a risky move for the company, but the architecture is a testimony of courage rather than fear.
At the same time as the first SUV, production on the Carrera GT super sports car kicks off here in 2003, with 1,270 vehicles manufactured by hand. And the immediate success of the Cayenne as an especially sporty off-road vehicle makes it necessary to expand the plant for the first time in 2004, the first expansion of five. The Panamera and Macan models lead to subsequent expansions, and hybridization and the fully electric drive also enter the scene.
New models are continuously integrated into ongoing processes. “We have always included Leipzig in our strategic thinking and development plans,” says Albrecht Reimold, member of the Porsche Executive Board for Production and Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Porsche Leipzig GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Porsche AG. “More electric models are planned here in the future.”
Facts & Figures
550 vehicles
That’s how many Macan and Panamera models are manufactured at the Leipzig plant every day.
88 percent
The majority of the vehicles are left-hand drive models. The global supply comes directly from the location with rail access.
3 shifts
Work is carried out in shifts 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday. The production lines usually do not operate on weekends.
18 percent
Sports seats are one of the most popular options customers choose and can be found in nearly one-fifth of all vehicles.
1,000 robots
The Porsche plant in Leipzig uses special state-of-the-art robots, which simplify work for the employees.
430 individual parts
The components in the Panamera’s body are joined using mechanical and thermal processes.
Porsche Newsroom
