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Porsche Mission S Concept: October 15 Reveal
Porsche unveils mid-engined Mission S concept car ahead of October 15 reveal.
In brief
Porsche unveils mid-engined Mission S concept car ahead of October 15 reveal. Porsche will reveal a mid-engined concept car expected to succeed its Carrera GT and 918 Hybrid models on October 15. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Porsche's next mid-engined car
Porsche plans to use the Mission S concept as the basis for a new mid-engined car above the 911.
“Porsche intends to use [the new mid-engined platform shown as the Mission S] as the basis for a new mid-engined car, a car that will sit clearly above the 911”
Redline of 8000 rpm
The Mission S concept shows a redline of 8000 rpm in its gauge cluster.
“the same teaser showed off a redline of 8000 rpm”
Possible flat-eight engine
Porsche may use a flat-eight engine with a 9000 rpm redline from a scrapped project.
“the brand actually built a 718-based mule of one a while back”
Physical key starter
The Mission S concept features a physical key starter for traditional ignition.
“a photo of a key on its own”
Unanswered questions
Porsche has not confirmed engine layout, transmission, or final design of the Mission S.
“We still have quite a few questions”
October 15 reveal
Porsche will unveil the Mission S concept car on Thursday, October 15.
“Porsche is taking the cover off a mid-engined concept called the Mission S”
What comes next
Porsche will produce a production car based on the Mission S concept in the near future.
“Porsche produces a production car that looks a lot like this concept in the near future”
The takeaway
Porsche will reveal a mid-engined concept car expected to succeed its Carrera GT and 918 Hybrid models on October 15.
