From Car and Driver · Will Sabel Courtney · · 50s
Porsche Mission S Manual Transmission Ready
Porsche CEO confirms Mission S platform supports manual transmission after market demand.
In brief
Porsche CEO confirms Mission S platform supports manual transmission after market demand. Porsche's Mission S supercar platform can now use manual transmission based on customer demand. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
Porsche Mission S Platform
Porsche CEO confirms Mission S platform supports manual transmission after market demand.
Manual Transmission Option
The retro-inspired Mission S concept features traditional driver-focused elements like a physical key.
Porsche CEO Statement
Dr. Michael Leiters said customer demand will define what Porsche builds on this platform.
Platform Flexibility
The Mission S platform can accept manual or PDK-style automatic transmissions.
Porsche Leadership
Leiters personally went to Tobias Sühlmann to create the Mission S concept car.
What Happens Next
Porsche will offer manual transmission based on market demand and customer feedback.
At a glance
Porsche's Mission S supercar platform can now use manual transmission based on customer demand.
