Porsche Mission S: mid-engined supercar debuts in New York

Porsche has revealed a dramatic new mid-engined concept, which signposts the direction for a new flagship supercar. Launched in New York City, Porsche Mission S shows how a new addition to the German marque’s lineup could look, and is positioned above the legendary 911 sports car. What makes the Mission S most intriguing, perhaps, is the fact that a battery electric powertrain does not seem to be on the agenda. Although there are no details yet on what powers Porsche’s new supercar, the company s references to a mid-engined layout are a tacit acknowledgement of internal combustion power playing a part – as is a prominent rev counter on the dashboard. This contrasts with the previous electric Mission X supercar concept, also initially seen as a successor to the Porsche 918 Spyder. A tribute to Porsche icons “The Mission S is the result of a forward-looking, holistic design strategy,” said Tobias Sühlmann, head of Style Porsche. “This vision model illustrates a f