Porsche reveals petrol-powered Mission S hypercar concept

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 23:02 · Archive

Porsche has unveiled the Mission S mid-engined hypercar concept, powered by petrol rather than electric or hybrid systems.

Porsche has unveiled the Mission S hypercar concept in New York, a mid-engined, two-door open-top vehicle powered by internal combustion. The concept previews a petrol-powered successor to previous limited-edition flagships including the Carrera GT and 918 Spyder, which was produced between 2013 and 2015.

Porsche chairman Michael Leiters said the Mission S 'represents a mid-engined super sports car platform positioned above the 911 – not as a one-off hypercar, but as a permanent and versatile addition to our customer offering'. A statement from the automaker added: 'Porsche is planning, for the first time, a permanently available super sports car offer. The clear objective here is the highest level of engineering excellence and maximum flexibility.' This marks a significant departure from the company's previous strategy, as the Mission S will not be a limited edition but a full-time model in an expanded lineup.

There is no word on timing for a production version or pricing. No confirmation has been made about whether it will be offered as part of the Porsche Cars Australia lineup. The Mission S represents a strategic shift for Porsche following slower-than-expected take-up of electric vehicles in 2025 and the company's revitalisation plan outlined earlier this month.

How it is being reported

• 2027 Porsche Mission S concept: Petrol hypercar previews new flagshipStuttgart has ditched hybrid and electric power for old-fashioned internal combustion for its new hypercar to belatedly replace the 918 Spyder.The West Australian · 15 Oct, 22:48
• 2027 Porsche Mission S concept: Petrol hypercar previews new flagshipStuttgart has ditched hybrid and electric power for old-fashioned internal combustion for its new hypercar to belatedly replace the 918 Spyder.Perth Now · 15 Oct, 22:48

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