Porsche Unveils Mission S Concept

Porsche revealed the Mission S concept in New York City on Thursday as a forward-looking vision model for its new design identity and mid-engine supercar.

Mission S as Production Supercar

The Mission S will be part of Porsche's regular lineup, not a limited run, and will sit above the 911 in the production hierarchy.

Engine and Hybrid System

Porsche hinted at a flat-8 engine with hybrid system for the Mission S, though specifics remain undisclosed.

Porsche Chairman's Statement

Porsche CEO Dr. Michael Leiters called the Mission S a glimpse of future design features and a mid-engine supercar platform above the 911.

“The Mission S provides a glimpse of the ideas and design features that will shape Porsche in the coming years. At the same time, the Mission S represents a mid-engined super sports car platform positioned above the 911, not as a one-off hypercar, but as a permanent and versatile addition to our customer offering.”

Design Nods to Porsche History

The Mission S integrates classic Porsche elements like round headlights, torpedo fenders, and a roofline from the 911.

“a Porsche must be recognizable as a Porsche at first glance.”

Interior Focus on Driving

The Mission S minimizes digital displays, featuring only a retractable smartphone system and five analog gauges for driver control.

“aimed to create an ideal symbiosis of analogue and digital controls”

What Happens Next

Porsche will integrate Mission S design elements into future models, including the 718 and next Macan.

“It's thrilling to see Porsche developing a supercar to permanently add to its lineup, and it will be even more exciting to see how design elements from the Mission S are incorporated into the automaker's other upcoming models, especially the : 718.”