Porsche has introduced the Mission X, an impressive concept hypercar that combines classic design elements with electric power. The company is currently evaluating the possibility of manufacturing this vehicle.
Oliver Blume, CEO of Porsche, describes the Mission X as a technological beacon for the future of sports cars. It builds upon the influence of previous models such as the 959, Carrera GT, and 918 Spyder, while also driving the development of future vehicle concepts.
Porsche has established key performance objectives for a potential production version, signaling an advanced stage of development. These goals encompass a charging time twice as fast as the Taycan Turbo S, significantly enhanced downforce compared to the 911 GT3 RS, a power-to-weight ratio of approximately one horsepower per kilogram, and aiming to break the Nürburgring lap record currently held by the Mercedes-Benz AMG One hypercar.
The concept has relatively compact dimensions, with a length of 177.0 inches and a width of 78.7 inches, similar to the Carrera GT and 918 Spyder. The two-seat cabin features a lightweight glass dome and a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic exoskeleton, providing both structural strength and attachment points for Le Mans prototype-style doors.
The design of the Mission X pays tribute to Porsche’s legendary 917 race car through its distinctive doors, while the headlights draw inspiration from the 906 and 908 models. When activated, the headlights open and close, resembling blinking eyes, according to Michael Mauer, Porsche’s design chief.
The exterior of the hypercar is complemented by staggered wheels (20 inches in the front and 21 inches in the rear), carbon-fiber aerodynamic components, a unique paint color named Rocket Metallic, camera-based side mirrors, and an updated Porsche logo. The rear wheels feature nearly transparent aero blades designed like turbines to enhance brake cooling.
Inside the cabin, the designers have conceived a stopwatch module that attaches to the dashboard, featuring both analog and digital displays. These racing-inspired clocks can present lap times and other important information.
Specific technical details, including motor specifications and battery capacity, have not been disclosed by Porsche. However, the company is actively researching high-performance battery technology, particularly lithium-ion batteries with silicon anodes instead of graphite. This technology promises higher energy density and improved fast-charging capabilities.
Porsche’s parent company, the Volkswagen Group, is also working on solid-state batteries, which are expected to be ready by the latter half of the decade. Either of these technologies could potentially be incorporated into a Porsche electric hypercar.