Porsche Previews Its Future with Mission S Supercar Concept
The concept previews a permanent mid-engine flagship with a driver-focused cabin and design cues drawn from Porsche’s 550 Spyder, 959 and 917 heritage.
- On Thursday, Porsche unveiled the Mission concept in New York City, previewing a new mid-engine supercar that will permanently sit above the 911 in the lineup.
- Porsche Chairman Michael Leiters said the Mission is a "forward-looking vision model" representing a permanent, versatile addition to the customer offering rather than a limited-run hypercar.
- Inspired by the 917, designers created a cooling system with a radiator fan, while the interior features a "symbiosis of analogue and digital controls" using a retractable MagSafe-compatible smartphone holder.
- Pricing remains unconfirmed but could start around $500,000, while Porsche confirmed the platform will support gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in options without a fully electric version.
- Design elements from the Mission will be incorporated into upcoming models, particularly the 718, as Porsche pursues a financially successful future with driving-focused vehicles.
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Of course, the Porsche of all Porsches is the 911, the iconic classic from the 1960s that is a dream car for many. But every now and then, the brand aims higher. For instance, the brand has now unveiled the Mission S: a precursor to a new flagship model.
Comedian and Porsche collector Jerry Seinfeld was on hand for the launch of the German sports car manufacturer's Mission S concept car. He liked what he saw, but was also very clear about which car he likes the most.
PORSCHE has unveiled the Mission S, a study of a new supercar positioned above the 911. Inspired by icons like the 911 GT1, it will have an internal combustion engine or hybrid drive, rather than an electric one.
The concept showed what the future model would be above 911.
With the Mission S, Porsche is showing an outlook on a new super sports car series above the 911. The study already reveals where the brand wants to drive.
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