# Porsche Mission S Concept: October 15 Reveal

> Porsche unveils mid-engined Mission S concept car ahead of October 15 reveal.
- Title: Porsche Mission S Concept: October 15 Reveal · Road & Track
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: porsche, mission s, concept car, october 15, mid-engined, 911, 918 hybrid, carrera gt, cars, sports, Mission, Concept
- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a74111038/porsche-mission-s-concept-everything-we-know-so-far
- Author: Fred Smith
- Published: 2026-10-13T17:20:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: porsche, mission s, concept car, october 15, mid-engined, 911, 918 hybrid, carrera gt, cars, sports
## 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
## Key takeaway

Porsche will reveal a mid-engined concept car expected to succeed its Carrera GT and 918 Hybrid models on October 15.