Design ICONS
The Korpus elaborates on aspects of the Rack’s milestone exhibition. The Design ICONS, displayed on pedestals, take the visitor on a journey through the history of automobile design – from its earliest incarnations, still reminiscent of the horse-drawn carriage, to the streamlined developments of the nineties; and from the influences of Art Nouveau to the effects of the unibody.
Art and Car design
Against Peter Kogler’s backdrop mural which runs throughout the entire exhibition space, each respective automotive development is illustrated by historic images set into the vehicle’s pedestals. In this way the milestones of automobile design are elevated to artworks of technical design.
Bugatti EB Veyron 18/4
At the Zeithaus, we are currently showcasing an impressive Bugatti concept: the one-of-a-kind EB 18/4 Veyron, designed by Hartmut Warkuß and Jozef Kabaň, which later entered production as the EB 16.4 Veyron. The EB 18/4 Veyron was first unveiled at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show. In 2001, the decision was made to begin series production as the 16.4, and the Veyron officially launched in 2005. For this, a new chassis - longer than the concept version - was developed to accommodate the now 1,001-horsepower engine, boosted by four turbochargers.
Photo: Tim Schulze
The Zeithaus is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM