This Is Porsche's Supercar Of The Future: The Mission S

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   Porsche Reveals Mission S Supercar Concept Above 911

   Porsche has unveiled the Mission S concept car, a mid-engined super sports car designed to sit above the 911 in the brand lineup. The concept arrives as the automaker battles falling profits, weak Chinese sales, and a difficult electric vehicle market. Rather than launching another utility vehicle to boost cash reserves, Porsche is pushing further upmarket with a dedicated sports car. The design study takes inspiration from legendary models including the 911, 959, GT1, 917, and 928, and notably omits a center touchscreen in favor of a driver-focused cockpit with five analog and digital dials.

   Why it matters

   The mid-engined supercar concept is a core piece of Porsche's turnaround strategy to arrest sliding profitability by focusing on higher-end products. CEO Leiters noted the platform is ready for a manual transmission, though customer demand will ultimately dictate powertrain options. The reveal points the brand toward a new design identity spearheaded by design chief Tobias Sühlmann.

   What is confirmed

   • Porsche revealed a concept car called the Mission S.
   • The Mission S is a mid-engined supercar concept that sits above the 911.
   • The vehicle design incorporates cues from past Porsche models including the 911, 959, GT1, 917, and 928.
   • The interior omits a center touchscreen, utilizing a bank of five dials ahead of the driver instead.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Mission S platform is ready for a manual transmission, depending on future customer demand.

   What to watch next

   • Official production confirmation for the Mission S platform
   • Decisions regarding powertrain options including manual transmissions
   • Further details on Porsche's turnaround strategy and profit-boosting higher-end products
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