Karmann
![Karmann buildings in Osnabrück](/Images/godic/202501/22/Karmann_Osnabrück1041.jpg")
![Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 (1961–1966)](/Images/godic/202501/22/Volkswagen_Karmann_Ghia_Typ_34_Jul_1969_1584_cc1041.JPG")
![Karmann Cheetah Concept 1970.](/Images/godic/202501/22/Karmann_Cheetah_19701042.jpg")
![Chrysler Crossfire convertible top in operation](/Images/godic/202501/22/Chrysler_Crossfire_convertible_black-autotop1042.jpg")
Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, known commonly as Karmann, in Osnabrück, Germany, was until 2009 the largest independent motor vehicle manufacturing company in Germany. From 1901 the company fulfilled roles from design to production and assembly of components for various automobile manufacturers; including Chrysler, Porsche and Volkswagen Group.