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Porsche Mission S Concept Heralds Permanent Supercar
Porsche reveals Mission S concept as permanent supercar addition to lineup.
In brief
Porsche reveals Mission S concept as permanent supercar addition to lineup. Porsche's Mission S concept car will become a permanent supercar model, not a one-off hypercar, targeting the current supercar market with a mid-engine layout. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Porsche Mission S Concept
Porsche's Mission S concept car is a mid-engine supercar platform positioned above the 911, not a one-off hypercar.
“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”
Porsche CEO Statement
Porsche CEO Dr. Michael Leiters states the Mission S is a permanent addition to customer offerings, not a limited-run special.
“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 Language
The Mission S draws from Porsche's past designs, including the 911's round headlights and the 959's roofline.
“The Porsche 911 GT1 's flat-faced front fascia was an influence on the front fascia; that limited-run machine also helped give the designers the idea for the "car in car concept" out back”
Interior Features
The interior features analog and digital dials, tactile controls, and a retractable MagSafe smartphone holder.
“The dials mix analog and digital displays, with the other four secondary gauge displays rearranging based on drive mode”
No Infotainment
The Mission S has no traditional infotainment displays, using a retractable MagSafe holder for smartphone navigation.
“In lieu of that, Zuffenhausen’s designers have integrated a retractable MagSafe smartphone holder that lets drivers use their iPhone or Android device for navigation or other information-slash-entertainment purposes”
Historical Context
Porsche chose the same Queens waterfront location as the 1953 550 Spyder debut to signal its next era.
“Even the wheels draw from the past, as they’re based on the "dial design" rims of the 928”
What to remember
Porsche's Mission S concept car will become a permanent supercar model, not a one-off hypercar, targeting the current supercar market with a mid-engine layout.
