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Designed byMichael Mauer
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My Dream Porscheby Michael Mauer
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Michael Mauer has been chief designer for Porsche for almost 20 years. It means that not only has he been involved in the development of all the current Porsche models, Michael’s influence has pervaded across many more of the company’s cars, including the introduction of the Cayman, Macan and Taycan models. He has also been responsible for the design of every 911 model since he started work at Porsche.
Just like moving into a new house, a big part of the fun when buying a new car is the chance to design it to suit your own tastes.
Michael Mauer holding a small car model in his chosen colour in his handsMichael Mauer drawing the side view of a car on a piece of paperAnd here, just for you, Michael turns his attention to using the power of the Porsche Car Configurator to build his perfect Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo. He tells us why he made the decisions he did as well as revealing insights into what his job as the chief designer for Porsche entails.Michael Mauer using a Porsche configurator on a tablet
view of the car from top
Michael Mauer is choosing his exterior colour by selecting one of many different coloured car models
Exterior ColourAlexgrey
“For my configuration I chose Paint To Sample Alexgrey. It’s not a super bright colour and at first you may think, is it a green or is it a grey? But that’s because it has many facets that change depending on the weather and how the lights fall on it. There are also a lot of black exterior parts that I have chosen, and they harmonise wonderfully with the rest of the exterior.”
“Speaking as a designer, there is no rim that’s too big, there are only rims that are too small. So it was relatively simple – it had to be the largest rims.”
Car view from the side
Michael Mauer using the Porsche configurator on a tablet to have a look at the wheels
21-Inch Cross Turismo Design Wheels
Wheels21-Inch Cross Turismo Design Wheels
“And, as with body colours, there are of course certain colours that suit a certain type of vehicle better and that support its proportions. I already have my favourite rims, which fit particularly well with this Taycan. I wouldn’t want to put them on a 911. They are more specific and suitable for this vehicle type.”
Car interior
Michael Mauer using a model car in the chosen exterior colour and different samples for the interior decor to find the best match
Interior Colours & MaterialsLeather Interior, Smooth-Finish Leather, Black
“When it comes to designing an interior, I’m always concerned with – how should I express this – being distracted as little as possible when I am driving. That’s why I prefer subtle and dark interiors. I love driving and one important thing for me is to have a minimum amount of distraction in the interior. Here I chose the stitching as a contrast. I think it’s very harmonious and won’t distract from the driving. The B-pillars, meanwhile, are finished in Race-Tex and I’ve incorporated the accent package in dark silver.”
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Exterior ColourAlexgrey
21-Inch Cross Turismo Design Wheels
Wheels21-Inch Cross Turismo Design Wheels
Interior Colours & MaterialsLeather Interior, Smooth-Finish Leather, Black
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My Dream PorscheOption details
Exterior Colour
Alexgrey
Wheels
21-Inch Cross Turismo Design Wheels
21-Inch Cross Turismo Design Wheels
Colour choice leather/decorative stitchings
Colour selection stitching
Colour selection stitching
Painted Wheels
Wheels painted in Satin Black
Wheels painted in Satin Black
Interior Colours & Materials
Leather Interior, Smooth-Finish Leather, Black
Paint / Exterior Color
Colour selection Paint to Sample/Paint to Sample Plus
Colour selection Paint to Sample/Paint to Sample Plus
Seats
Adaptive Sports Seats in Front (18-Way, Electric) with Memory Package
Adaptive Sports Seats in Front (18-Way, Electric) with Memory Package
Exterior design
Exterior Mirror Upper Trims Carbon
Exterior Mirror Upper Trims Carbon
Side Window Trims in Black (high-gloss)
Side Window Trims in Black (high-gloss)
Inlays painted in Black (high-gloss)
Inlays painted in Black (high-gloss)
Rear Screen Wiper Trim painted in Black (high-gloss)
Rear Screen Wiper Trim painted in Black (high-gloss)
Lettering and decals
Model Designation painted in Black (high-gloss)
Model Designation painted in Black (high-gloss)
Powertrain & Performance
Transmission
Transmission
Rear-Axle Steering
Rear-Axle Steering
Porsche Design Subsecond Clock
Porsche Design Subsecond Clock
Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB) with Brake Calipers painted in Black (high-gloss)
Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB) with Brake Calipers painted in Black (high-gloss)
Lights & Vision
Tinted HD-Matrix LED Headlights with four-point LED Daytime Running Lights in Glacier Iceblue
Tinted HD-Matrix LED Headlights with four-point LED Daytime Running Lights in Glacier Iceblue
Light Strip with illuminated 'PORSCHE' Logo Black
Light Strip with illuminated 'PORSCHE' Logo Black
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic Roof
Windscreen with Grey Top-Tint
Windscreen with Grey Top-Tint
Interior packages & decors/materials
Interior Trim Package with decorative Stitching in contrasting Colour
Interior Trim Package with decorative Stitching in contrasting Colour
Accent Package Darksilver
Accent Package Darksilver
Seatbelts & Seat Design
Porsche Crest on Headrests  (Front and Outer Rear Seats)
Porsche Crest on Headrests (Front and Outer Rear Seats)
Interior design
Personalised Vehicle Keys painted with Case
Personalised Vehicle Keys painted with Case
Door Sill Guards brushed Aluminium in Black, illuminated
Door Sill Guards brushed Aluminium in Black, illuminated
Assistance systems
Surround View with Active Parking Support
Surround View with Active Parking Support
Lane Change Assist
Lane Change Assist
Infotainment
Burmester® 3D High-End Surround Sound System
Burmester® 3D High-End Surround Sound System
Others
Paint to Sample
Paint to Sample
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Car - in front of landscape
Michael Mauer sitting on an armchair with a tablet in his hands smilingPicture of Michael Mauer“Using the Porsche Car Configurator is a great opportunity to give a personal touch to your next car. It’s a great way to try new things – not necessarily trying to understand it rationally, but simply looking at a picture and going with your gut feeling a little more. It doesn’t matter if it’s a spontaneous reaction. Your first reaction is often the best. To use this product to create something that truly expresses your personality is a chance that I wouldn’t miss.”Michael Mauer using the Porsche configurator on a tablet
Car view from the front
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