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Porsche Mission S: sports car reimagined
Porsche unveils Mission S vision model as next evolution of sports car design.
In brief
Porsche unveils Mission S vision model as next evolution of sports car design. Porsche introduces Mission S vision model to showcase mid-engined super sports car platform for future customer offerings. Originally reported by Porsche Newsroom.
Porsche presents new design vision
Porsche introduces Mission S vision model as first glimpse of evolved brand design identity through strategic realignment.
“the mission s provides a glimpse of the ideas and design features that will shape porsche in the coming years”
Strategic design framework
Authentic, consistent and timeless design language forms strategic foundation for future product portfolio development.
“the mission s is the result of a forward-looking holistic design strategy”
Historical significance
Porsche premieres Mission S at new york pier with view of manhattan skyline, honoring 1953 550 spyder debut.
“the first pictures of the mid-engined porsche 550 spyder on this very pier made their way around the world in 1953”
Exterior design features
Torpedo fenders, iconic roofline and dramatic width-to-height ratio create floating volumes for technical appearance.
“the characteristic torpedo fenders the iconic roofline and the dramatic width-to-height ratio form central elements of the sports car architecture”
Historic design inspiration
Round headlights and fenders echo 911 while shut lines pay homage to g model and gt1 influences.
“the round headlights and the striking fenders which not only echo the familiar torpedo design but also make the side profile more present”
Mid-engine architecture
Engine positioned centrally enables flyline realization with technical features like 917 radiator fan cooling solution.
“the engine is positioned centrally in the vehicle which enables the familiar flyline to be realised”
Wheels and lightweight design
New wheel design based on 928 dial concept prioritizes lightweight construction for performance.
“based on the iconic dial design of the 928 a new design concept has been created that is systematically geared towards lightweight construction”
Interior purism focus
Interior architecture draws from 550 spyder and 356 with two defining lines creating deep seating experience.
“two defining lines run through the dashboard and doors they convey the characteristic feeling of sitting deep within the car”
Driver experience innovation
Symbiosis of analogue and digital controls creates direct driver interaction with vehicle.
“the aim is to create an ideal symbiosis of analogue and digital controls”
Smartphone integration
Retractable smartphone system compatible with magsafe technology serves as navigation display when needed.
“a retractable smartphone system compatible with magsafe technology has been designed for use as needed”
Future platform development
Porsche plans permanent super sports car platform above 911 for customer offerings with engineering excellence focus.
“above the iconic 911 sports car porsche is planning for the first time a permanently available super sports car offer”
Consumption data
718 cayman gt4 rs and 911 gt3 s/c show improved fuel efficiency with combined consumption of 13.0 l/100 km.
“fuel consumption combined: 13.0 l/100 km; co₂ emissions combined: 295 g/km”
The main idea
Porsche introduces Mission S vision model to showcase mid-engined super sports car platform for future customer offerings.
