Hockenheimring, Germany - It's worth making the pilgrimage to any one of the nine Porsche Experience Centres around the world (a tenth, the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto is due to open this year and we'll get one in Singapore in 2027).
In fact, when we were at the Porsche Experience Centre Hockenheimring to take part in the Advanced Pilot Experience with the Taycan Turbo S Sport Turismo (pictured above), there were several participants from other countries.
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In an era of intense digitalisation, there's something to be said for the immersive experience served-up at any one of the Porsche Experience Centres, because it engages the hands, the head and of course, the heart of every Porsche fan.
You don't even need to be an existing owner, because the series of dynamic driving activities is intended to let anyone fully appreciate everything a Porsche can deliver on-road and off-, which allows one to make an informed purchase decision. You can even opt to be a passenger as one of the experienced instructors demonstrates what the car is capable of.
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One can also register for one of the many dynamic driving courses following a car purchase for the owner to appreciate what his or her new Porsche can do in a controlled, "safe space".
Naturally, the driving courses cater to its current range of cars, electric vehicles included, although there are more niche experiences that see the RS and even rarer R models coming out to play.
It's not just about driving either, because the Centres are also used as event spaces to foster community and camaraderie within the Cult of Porsche.
Opened in 2019, the Porsche Experience Center Hockenheimring is the seventh in the world and a short 100km hop, skip and jump from the brand's HQ in Zuffenhausen and just 86km from the Frankfurt Am Main airport.
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The premises are situated in the heart of the legendary Hockenheimring and cover an area of around 170,000 square metres.
It includes a three-storey Customer Experience Centre (with Porsche Selection boutique, dining, event space and training rooms), a 2.8km handling course, four dynamic sections and even a 5,200 square metre off-road area for the likes of the Cayenne, Macan and 911 Dakar. (Photo above by Porsche)
The fleet of Porsches spans close to 100 cars, while a team of more than 10 instructors ensure there's ample interaction between master and padawan.
With a diverse range of activities catering to a wide age audience, there's literally something for everybody and there's a chance to convert newcomers to the fold who weren't otherwise Porsche enthusiasts before!
All in, this bodes very well indeed for when the Porsche Experience Centre Singapore finally opens in 2027!
