Porsche is looking beyond the 911 with its newest concept. Dubbed the Mission S, the mid-engined supercar previews the brand’s future design direction and lays the groundwork for an entirely new super sports car platform—one that could eventually become a permanent part of the Porsche lineup.
Porsche isn’t saying what sits beneath the Mission S’s skin just yet. But the concept draws from the automaker’s most iconic road and race cars, with clever bodywork and a thoroughly modern cabin featuring analog gauges.
The company hasn’t announced a production version or timeline, but it’s clear the Mission S is more than just a styling exercise.
The Mission S looked to icons like the 911, 959, 917, and GT1 for its design. Its low nose, torpedo-shaped fenders, and rounded headlights take those familiar design cues and redesign them for the modern age.
Porsche calls the design approach "Floating Volumes"—surfaces and bodywork that seemingly hover above the vehicle itself. It’s most noticeable at the rear, where the so-called "car-in-car concept," inspired by the Porsche GT1, wraps around the engine.
The mid-engined layout helps give the car its stunning proportions, while a single continuous line connects the front and rear lighting elements, tying the entire design together. An active rear wing sits above the "car-in-car" section, blending neatly into the bodywork.
Look through to the engine bay, and you’ll find fan-like cooling elements inspired by the legendary Porsche 917. The lightweight wheels, meanwhile, take their cues from the Porsche 928.
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