At Porsche, innovative concept cars have always laid the foundations for the future. The sports car manufacturer continues this tradition with its latest prototype. The Mission X is a spectacular reinterpretation of a hypercar, with Le Mans-style doors that open upwards and forwards and a high-performance electric powertrain. The Mission X was unveiled on the eve of the opening of the ’75 Years of Porsche Sports Cars’ exhibition at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. A full-length light cluster that appears to float distinguishes the rear section of the Mission X. The transparent, illuminated Porsche lettering is a characterising element. The sculptural rear lights emerge, as if suspended in air, from a modern support structure and extend across the entire width of the vehicle in four segments. When charging, the ‘E’ in the Porsche lettering pulsates, creating a sense of mystery.
“The Mission X is a clear commitment to the essence of the brand. The constant and reinforced expression of our brand and product identity is an important compass that guides us in the development process of our series models. The prototype expresses a symbiosis of an unmistakable sporty DNA and a global luxury image,’ said Michael Mauer, Porsche’s head of design. About 4.5 metres long and two metres wide, the Mission X concept car looks like a relatively compact hypercar. With a wheelbase of 2.73 metres, it has the same dimensions as the Carrera GT and the 918 Spyder. For aerodynamic purposes, the prototype rides on mixed tyre sizes, with 20-inch rims at the front and 21-inch rims at the rear. The Mission X represents the pinnacle of performance and modern luxury. At the same time, its sculpted shape and muscular curves prove that hypercars do not have to look aggressive. The low-profile, elongated body, less than 1.2 metres high, is finished in Rocket Metallic, an elegant colour specially designed for this concept car.
The centrality of the driver is evident from the asymmetry of the interior and the colour scheme, which is different for the two seats. Except for the leather sections in Andalusia Brown, the driver’s seat is Kalahari Grey and creates a single-colour area along with the centre console and dashboard. The passenger seat, on the other hand, is in the contrasting shade Andalusia Brown. In addition to the CFRP seat shells and six-point seat belts integrated into the monocoque, other motorsport analogies include the open steering wheel, which is equipped with mode selectors and gear selection levers. There are multiple cameras on board. Filming begins as soon as the driver presses the record button (REC) on the multifunctional controller. Another highlight is on the passenger side, where there is a bayonet system integrated into the dashboard to which a stopwatch module can be attached. For the Mission X, Porsche Design has created a special one with an analogue and digital display. The clocks are designed for track and rally use and can display lap times or driver vital data, among other information.
