Porsche unveils Mission S, a mid-engined supercar to sit above the 911
With the Mission S concept, Porsche has given the first glimpse of a new mid-engined supercar that will join its lineup permanently. The production version will sit at the very top of the brand's range, above the 911.
Porsche has revealed, through its Mission S concept, that it is preparing a new supercar with the engine mounted behind the driver and ahead of the rear axle. According to the company, the production version of the car will sit at the top of the lineup, above even the 911. What's more, the Mission S will not be a one-off or limited-run hypercar; it will be a permanent part of the range.
Rear- and front-engined models make up the majority of Porsche's history. Mid-engined supercars, by contrast, are the rarest type of car the brand builds, which makes the Mission S particularly intriguing.
Echoes of a racing past
The concept's low-slung front end draws inspiration from the GT1 that raced at Le Mans. The rear features lines reminiscent of the legendary 959. One of the most striking details is an exposed radiator fan spinning above the engine, a nod to the 917.
Porsche has deliberately not disclosed which engine the car will use, but it is certain to have an internal combustion engine. German newspaper Handelsblatt reported in September that Porsche is working on a new flat-eight engine; that report has not yet been confirmed. Pricing has also not been officially announced.
A driver-focused cabin
The cabin features a gear knob reminiscent of the Carrera GT, but the PRND markings on it and the metal paddles behind the steering wheel indicate the car will have an automatic rather than a manual transmission. All controls are angled toward the driver; in the instrument panel, made up of five round gauges in Porsche tradition, the tachometer moves closer to the driver depending on the drive mode.
This article was compiled with the help of AI from information published by The Drive.
