Porsche has unveiled the Mission S concept as part of its ‘Sportwagenschmiede ’35’ strategy. It previews a new mid-engined platform for a model positioned above the 911, which Porsche says is intended to become a permanent part of its line-up rather than a one-off hypercar. The concept also signals the brand’s future design direction, with styling inspired by historic Porsche models.
Porsche Mission S: Exterior
The Porsche Mission S features a low front end with rounded headlights, raised ‘torpedo’ fenders and slim LED daytime running lights. It also has a large air intake at the front of the roof, a sloping roofline and sculpted side panels. The rear features narrow split taillights, an integrated active wing, a large diffuser and a cooling fan above the engine bay.
The design draws inspiration from several historic Porsche models. The roofline takes cues from the 959, while the rear bodywork is influenced by the 911 GT1. The wheels feature a telephone-dial design inspired by the 928.
Explaining the raised front fenders, Tobias Sühlmann, head of Style Porsche said, “The Bauhaus rule is that form and function work together and that’s vital in the exterior and interior of our cars.” He added that the fenders sit higher than the bonnet to help drivers judge the position of the front wheels and the edges of the car.
The concept also features an active rear wing that retracts when not required, while its rear cooling arrangement takes inspiration from the Porsche 917.
