From Road & Track · Zac Palmer · · 1m 10s
Porsche's New Supercar Plans
Porsche reveals potential halo supercar above 911, no gas 718s, and premium 911 variants.
In brief
Porsche reveals potential halo supercar above 911, no gas 718s, and premium 911 variants. Porsche plans a mid-engined supercar above the 911, drops gas 718s, and raises 911 prices by 20%. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Porsche's Future Plan
Porsche's grand plan for the future, known as Sportwagenschmiede 35, includes a potential halo supercar above the 911.
“We are developing a super sports car platform, and we intend to use it as the basis for a new mid-engined car, a car that will sit clearly above the 911.”
No Gas 718 Models
Porsche confirms no 718 ICE variants will return, ending a year-long hope for gas-powered 718s.
“We had hope that Porsche would bring its more affordable 718 gas-powered models back, but this plan sets their continued deaths in stone.”
Premium 911 Variants
Porsche will strengthen 911 with more expensive derivatives, raising average selling prices by 20%.
“to increase the average selling price of its top-of-the-range models by about 20 percent in the medium term”
Manthey Partnership
Porsche increases stake in Manthey to 67 percent for more performance kits and exclusive track experiences.
“Porsche says to expect more performance kits, exclusive track experiences and complete vehicle few-off projects from it and Manthey.”
New SUVs Coming
Porsche plans a smaller gas SUV for 2028 and a three-row SUV above the Cayenne by 2029.
“This vehicle is expected to be presented in 2028 and will be sold alongside the current Macan Electric.”
Sonderwunsch Expansion
Porsche aims to increase Sonderwunsch sales sixfold through more exclusive options.
“The goal is to increase sales from Sonderwunsch sixfold in the medium term, which Porsche says will significantly increase option revenue per vehicle.”
Mission S Concept
Porsche will debut a Mission S concept car on October 15, 2024, for a mid-engined supercar.
“Details will need to wait for another day, but Porsche is already teasing a Mission S concept car that will debut on October 15.”
Electric 718 Timeline
Porsche's first full year of electric 718 production starts in 2028, with no gas 718s.
“Porsche is pushing forward with its all-electric 718s, confirming their first full year of production is coming in 2028.”
The takeaway
Porsche plans a mid-engined supercar above the 911, drops gas 718s, and raises 911 prices by 20%.
