# Porsche Rescue Plan

> Porsche's 2027-2028 electric sports car, mid-engine model, and SUVs aim to save the brand.
- Title: Porsche Rescue Plan · The Drive | Shortify
- Summary: Porsche's 2027-2028 electric sports car, mid-engine model, and SUVs aim to save the brand. Porsche plans to launch an electric sports car in 2027, a…
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- Source: The Drive — https://thedrive.com/news/the-plan-to-save-porsche-includes-a-mid-engine-supercar-electric-sports-car-suvs-and-expensive-911s-tds
- Author: Joel Feder
- Published: 2026-10-07T11:54:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: porsche, electric sports car, mid-engine sports car, suv, 911, porsche 718 boxster, cayman, cars, technology
## Porsche's New CEO
Michael Leiters outlined a plan to rescue Porsche with electric and gas models by 2027.

> Porsche’s new CEO, Michael Leiters, outlined the plan to rescue the struggling brand including the electric 718 Boxster and Cayman replacement out the gate in 2027.
## 2027 Electric Sports Car
The electric 718 Boxster and Cayman replacement will launch in 2027.

> The electric sports car will be followed in 2028 with a Macan-sized crossover with gas and hybrid powertrain options to sit alongside the electric Macan.
## 2028 Mid-Engine Model
A gas-powered mid-engine sports car will debut in 2028 as Porsche's new halo model.

> We’ll also see a gas-powered mid-engine sports car as the automaker’s new halo along with a large three-row SUV, likely based upon the new Audi Q9, sitting above the Cayenne.
## 2028 SUV Launch
A large three-row SUV, likely based on the new Audi Q9, will launch in 2028.

> We’ll also see a gas-powered mid-engine sports car as the automaker’s new halo along with a large three-row SUV, likely based upon the new Audi Q9, sitting above the Cayenne.
## 911 Variants
Porsche will focus on high-end 911 variants to boost margins while potentially trimming lower-end models.

> Last but not least will be the 911 nameplate, which Leiters said Porsche will lean into with high-end variants to pad the bottom line with margin, though we might also see lower-end variants trimmed in the process.
## U.S. Factory Status
Porsche has ruled out a U.S. factory despite tariff challenges.

> A U.S. factory is off the table despite the tariff situation.
## Key takeaway

Porsche plans to launch an electric sports car in 2027, a mid-engine model in 2028, and SUVs to stabilize its finances.