A reconstruction of the “Semper Vivus,” the first workable full-hybrid car ever built, can be viewed at a new special exhibition "Ferdinand Porsche - Pioneer of the Hybrid Drive.” Starting May 10, enthusiasts can get a glimpse of the early engineering creations of the young Ferdinand Porsche at its museum in Stuttgart. Visitors will also be able to see the Cayenne, whose drivetrain will be shown as a main feature; and the Porsche Hybrid Bike, which gives a detailed look into its hybrid technology. Also set to be displayed are a wheel hub and a DeDion-Bouton motor, which had driven the generators of the “Semper Vivus.”

The “Semper Vivus” itself will be shown off during demonstrations on the Porsche Museum exhibition ground on the last weekend in May. The public will get the chance to ask Porsche experts who will be eager to talk about the vehicle’s history and its technology. The cost of admission for adults is €8, while those who are entitled to discounts can get in for €4. When accompanied by an adult, children up to 14 years old go in for free. The Porsche Museum is open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, everyday except Mondays. Porsche has always been known for its new innovations in automotive engineering. But one of the many things that it is especially proud of from its heritage is when Ferdinand Porsche, the founding father of the present-day Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, created the 'Semper Vivus' (translates to ‘always alive') in 1900.