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Extension of August Horch Museum in Zwickau using lightweight concrete

Cars tell a special story not only in terms of design but also in engineering terms. Automobile identity and authenticity can be particularly felt at the August Horch Museum in Zwickau. As one of only two automobile museums in Germany, this exhibition location has its seat at a former manufacturing facility.

Since September 2017, a total exhibition space of 6,500 m² – over twice as much as prior to the extension – is available for all vehicle brands associated with the Zwickau location. New additions include, for example, Trabant models and prototypes that were developed during the GDR era but...

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