Every year...
...a globally unique mixture of horsepower party and performance show takes place at Messe Essen. In 2014, too, the signs are pointing to full throttle: the Essen Motor Show, Europe's leading trade fair for sporty vehicles, will bring together over 500 exhibitors in its halls from November 29 (November 28: Preview Day) to December 7.
The companies and associations present everything a visitor's heart desires: sporty production cars, tuning, motorsport, classic cars and motorcycles. Up to 360,000 expected fans will make the Essen Motor Show Germany's most visited automobile fair this year.
Various special shows
The special shows are also a highlight in 2014, above all the"Formula 1 made in Germany" exhibition. It showcases the success story of German racing cars, drivers and engines in the premier class of motorsport with around 15 vehicles: from the Silver Arrow, in which the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio drove to the title in 1954, to Sebastian Vettel's world champion car from 2010.
Another highlight: the special automotive design show with concept cars, prototypes and studies from the world's best-known styling companies and car manufacturers. Citroën, Fuore Design, Italdesign Giugiaro, Hyundai, IED, Lazareth, Peugeot, Rinspeed, Sbarro and Zenvo will be among the exhibitors.
Manufacturers' stage: from BMW and Peugeot to Mercedes-Benz and Skoda
Manufacturers and racing series will also use the Essen Motor Show in 2014 to present their sporty vehicles. Among the participating car manufacturers are two prominent returnees, BMW and Peugeot.
In addition, Citroën Motorsport, Ford-Werke GmbH, Mercedes-Benz, Renault Motorsport and Skoda, among others, have so far confirmed their participation. Continental, one of the world's leading tire manufacturers, will also be taking part in the Essen Motor Show with a large-scale presence.
For numerous racing series and motorsport athletes, the Essen Motor Show marks the festive end of the season. Traditionally, a large number of active and former motor sportsmen and women gather in the exhibition halls. Spectacular live action will be provided by the drift artists of the Gymkhana Drift Cup, who will hold their final in the DMAX sports arena in Hall 7.
Public magnet tuningXperience shows over 100 vehicles from private tuners
Last year, tuningXperience proved to be a crowd-puller at the Essen Motor Show. This year, over a hundred private tuners will be presenting their modified vehicles in Hall 12, including the leading protagonists of the global and national scene. In addition to tuningXperience, the Hella Show & Shine Award is also dedicated to private tuners: ten owners and their vehicles have prevailed in a pre-selection and are now presenting their cars at the Essen Motor Show. Who wins in the end will be decided by the visitors, who can vote for their favorite on site or online.
Oldtimer & Classic Cars: Special show celebrating 80 years of Jaguar
Classic car enthusiasts will also get their money's worth in Essen: S.I.H.A., organizer of the Classic and Prestige Salon in Hall 1, is putting on an exclusive special show:"Jubilee Preview: 80 Years Jaguar Sporting History 1935-2015" is the motto. Visitors will be given a foretaste of the anniversary of the British luxury brand, which was also successful in motorsport.
PS Speed Bike Show with the needle on the stop
The motorcycle area scores points with the manufacturer Horex, the tuning company triplespeed headquarters and the German customizer Scooter Sprint Committee, among others. The PS Speed Bike Show also brings together privately owned modified bikes with individual designs and sometimes breathtaking speeds.
The live conversion of a motorcycle during the trade fair shows the path from series model to elaborately modified one-off.
Meeting place for experts: Sponsors Motorsport Summit and Race Night
The Sponsors Motorsport Summit will take place for the third time at the Essen Motor Show. The who's who of the motorsport business sector will meet at the Congress Center Essen on November 28 to exchange ideas and network. Top-class discussions and forums with international and national speakers will shed light on the world of motorsport from different perspectives. Afterwards, the sports cars and racing drivers of the year will be honored at the Race Night.
Opening hours and admission prices
The Essen Motor Show 2014 is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00. Adults pay EUR 16.00 per day, children (8-16 years) EUR 13.00, afternoon tickets are also available. Ticket specials are available on Girls Day (December 1), Father-Son Day (December 5) and the Ticket4You combo for four people plus parking.
Further information can be found on the Essen Motor Show website.
