Weissach
Municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Weissach (German pronunciation: [ˈvaɪsax]) is a municipality in the district of Böblingen in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.
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.jpg) Weissach | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Weissach
within Böblingen district  | |
 Location of Weissach | |
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| Coordinates: 48°50′53″N 8°55′13″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Admin. region | Stuttgart |
| District | Böblingen |
| Subdivisions | 2 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2022–30) | Jens Millow[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.19 km2 (8.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 375 m (1,230 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 7,709 |
| • Density | 347.4/km2 (899.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 71287 |
| Dialling codes | 07044 |
| Vehicle registration | BB |
| Website | www.weissach.de |
Erich Hartmann (April 19, 1922, in Weissach – September 20, 1993, in Weil im Schönbuch) was a Luftwaffe pilot in World War 2. With 352 confirmed kills, he was the most successful fighter pilot in the history of air combat.
Porsche R&D Facility
Groundbreaking for the research and development (R&D) center took place on 16 October 1961. The center, known as "Entwicklungszentrum Weissach" or "Development Center Weissach" opened on 1 October 1971. Porsche relocated its entire R&D department from nearby Zuffenhausen, and the design department followed in 1972. Eventually Porsche Motorsports racing department and they construct concept cars there now as well.[3]
By the mid-1980s, a measuring center for environmental technology and a test building for engines and power units were built, among other new facilities. In May 1986, Porsche opened what was then the most modern wind tunnel in the world.[4]
Porsche named the Weissach axle after the town.
The Porsche 918 Spyder supercar was developed in Weissach and to its honor Porsche offered an optional US$84,000 "Weissach package" that featured reduced weight and improved aerodynamics.[5]
As of 2025 Porsche offers the Weissach Package on the 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS and the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT.
Mayors
- 1948–1972: Herrmann Kempf
- 1973–1997: Wolfgang Lucas
- 1997–2005: Roland Portmann
- 2005–2006: Reinhard Riesch
- 2006–2014: Ursula Kreutel
- 2014–2022: Daniel Töpfer
- Since 2022: Jens Millow
