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Porsche closed the centre for renovation towards the end of 2018, its doors are now open to test the latest and greatest designs that Porsche have to offer.<\/div>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Not only did it take 7 months, but it also cost a lofty investment of 35 million Euros. 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