Overview
- Porsche revealed the Mission S vision car in New York on Thursday, Oct. 15, presenting it as the design and technical template for a new permanent mid‑engined super‑sports platform.
- The company says the platform will sit above the 911, be mechanically distinct from other Volkswagen Group mid‑engine cars, and is intended to use combustion powertrains with plug‑in hybrid options rather than being an all‑EV project.
- The Mission S design leans heavily on Porsche heritage with cues from models such as the 550 Spyder, 911, 959 and 917, and its cockpit favours analogue, driver‑focused controls over a fixed central touchscreen.
- The concept is a central pillar of Sportwagenschmiede '35, Porsche’s plan to cut costs, simplify its range and prioritise exclusivity after a roughly 16% drop in global sales year‑to‑date.
- Technical specs, production timing and official pricing remain unconfirmed and media reports place potential pricing near $500,000, a figure Porsche has not verified and that would position the car in the ultra‑luxury segment.