Aerial view of the Weissach Research and Development Centre
Aerial view of the Weissach Research and Development Centre
In order to prevent future imbalance in the engine, only connecting rods with the same weight are installed. Therefore they are weighed precisely beforehand
At Porsche, around 235,000 m² of leather are processed every year
A responsible task in the upholstery section: sewing the airbag panel
Experienced hands are an important tool for sewing the leather
Experience and a good eye for distance: the decorative leather seam is positioned precisely on the inner door trim down to the last millimetre
Marriage in car production: the engine is installed
Marriage in car production: the engine is installed
The cockpit is prepared for installation on a separate assembly belt
Welding of front end
The seat carriers are connected to the vehicle floor by spot-welding
Before welding, the clamping frame holds the side sections and the floorpan in position
A robot welds fastening elements (bolts) required e.g. for wiring harnesses
Testing the windscreen opening with a gauge
In a 3D measuring station, it is checked whether the prescribed body dimensions have been observed
Welding the door hinges on the 911 body
Installing the 911 front lid
Final polish for the 911 body on the finishing belt
For optimal viewing, the finishing belt runs through a light tunnel
