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Porsche Mission S Revealed: New Supercar to Sit Above the 911, Cost Much More

The concept signals a mid-engined platform above the 911 as Porsche pushes exclusivity, personalization and stronger profitability.

  • On October 15, 2026, Porsche unveiled The Mission design study in Queens, New York City, with Chief Executive Officer Michael Leiters describing the mid-engined platform as a permanent addition to the company's lineup.
  • Porsche aims to restore profitability by expanding high-priced vehicles and seeking a medium-term operating return of 10% to 15%, mimicking Ferrari's exclusivity focus after operating returns fell to 1.1% last year.
  • The Mission draws inspiration from classic Spyder models, featuring an analog-focused cabin without a permanent central screen and a retractable smartphone interface compatible with Apple MagSafe technology for navigation.
  • Parent company Volkswagen recently recorded a €6 billion writedown on its Porsche holding, making earnings improvement at Porsche and Audi vital to the group's restructuring plans amid weaker Chinese demand.
  • While engine details remain "still a secret," Leiters confirmed the platform foreshadows production intent as a key component of the company's Sportwagenschmiede '35 strategy.
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The medium-motor super sports car is to be located above the icon 911 and is a central component of the new luxury strategy of Group CEO Leiters.

·Vienna, Austria
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When the Porsche 911 is already engraved in the hearts of sports lovers, the German brand aspires to reach an even higher level with the new Mission S, a prototype that not only advances the...

·San Juan, United States
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With the Mission S concept model, which will soon pick up where the 918 Spyder left off, the famous German car company reveals that it will once again offer a super sports car with a centrally located internal combustion engine.

·Bosnia and Herzegovina
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The Detroit News broke the news in Detroit, United States on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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