For example, more than 2,000 factory collections take place every year at Porsche in Leipzig. These are offered for all Porsche models, regardless of where they have been produced. Customers taking up the opportunity of a factory collection enjoy a factory tour, an exclusive lunch in the restaurant and a dynamic instruction session in a car of the same model.
Experience Porsche up close in Leipzig – behind the scenes and behind the wheel.
The PEC in Leipzig has its own 3.7-kilometre race circuit, various parts of which are based on famous bends and sections of racetracks all over the world. The circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke, racing driver and designer of multiple Formula One courses, including those in Malaysia and Bahrain. The circuit is augmented by an additional 2.2 km handling track that has a wet-handling section more than 150 metres long and a circular track with a diameter of 120 m that also facilitates wet-road dynamic experiences. This can be used for car handling training at different speeds and in a variety of conditions, or to practise emergency braking. The 132-hectare off-road terrain includes the six-kilometre circuit with a total of 15 test modules. These include a water crossing that is 100 m long and 0.5 m deep, and an extreme ramp with an 80 per cent gradient.
The Porsche Experience Center is also open for drop-in visits. Guests can enjoy speciality coffees and snacks in the Carrera Café with a view of the track. The design of the café pays homage to that classic Porsche, the Carrera RS 2.7 – with elements in iconic Signal Yellow or the legendary Pepita houndstooth fabric. The café is also the starting point for further experiences. Last-minute openings in factory tours or driving events can be booked on site. The Carrera Café is also part of the Porsche Charging Experience. Since 2020, the Porsche Experience Center Leipzig has been equipped with one of the best fast-charging parks in Europe in terms of potential charging capacity and number of charging points. The charging park is open to the public and is accessible to customers of all car brands. A total of 12 high-power chargers providing 350 kW (direct current) and eight charging points supplying 22 kW (alternating current) are available around the clock, seven days a week.
