DREAM FACTORY
MICHAEL MAUER is not a psychic. He doesn’t have tarot cards, nor would he likely be heard discussing palmistry in the Northern Rivers. The latter perhaps being because he lives and works in Germany as Porsche’s chief designer. But because of his role, Mauer is often required to make attempts at predicting the future, or at the very least exploring its possibilities. Since 2004, Mauer has taken that part of his role within Porsche very seriously.
Michael Mauer is the man who designed the Porsche Panamera, is responsible for the way Porsche’s SUVs look, gave the 997 GT3 its mojo and the 991 911 that came after… and he is why Porsche’s 918 Spyder looks so completely stunning.
Mauer admits during a virtual meeting in December 2020 that he’s stressed. Not due to our call, or even work. Due to traffic. But once Mauer is comfortable at his desk he seems delighted to speak with
