The Porsche Mission X concept is a zero-emission, Le Mans-inspired hypercar designed to break world records.
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Porsche has unveiled the Mission X, an outlandish battery-powered hypercar concept. Mission X, which was unveiled on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, appears to have been inspired by Porsche vehicles competing in the Le Mans Hypercar category. With a prospective production model in the works, Mission X was created with the intention of breaking records. Porsche asserts that if the model goes into production, it will attempt to break the production vehicle lap record around the Nürburgring. Due to the fact that Mission X is still a concept, there are few technical details regarding the extreme hypercar.
The zero-emission hypercar, according to Porsche, will offer an astounding power-to-weight ratio of at least one horsepower per 2.2 pounds of weight, making it more powerful than the Koenigsegg Regera. In fact, it will be the most potent Porsche ever produced for road use. In addition, the German automaker stated that its aerodynamic package will produce downforce levels “well in excess” of the 911 GT3 RS, which generates 1,895 pounds at 177 miles per hour. Given the enormous diffuser protruding from the rear bumper, we have no reason to doubt this. In regards to the track-focused hypercar’s electric powertrain, Porsche did not disclose the horsepower figure or battery capacity. However, it was stated that Mission X has a 900-volt system architecture, allowing for extremely rapid charging. In addition, the model will have a multiple-speed transmission like the Taycan.
Mission X’s Le Mans-inspired design features radical design elements. Compared to contemporary supercars, the track-focused hypercar has a low-slung stance and is comparatively compact. It measures approximately 177 inches from snout to tail and 78.7 inches in width, despite standing only 47.2 inches off the ground. Porsche claims that the front design, including the design of the headlights, is a modernized homage to the 906 and 908 racing prototypes. The doors open upward and forward, similar to the legendary Porsche 917 race car.
A carbon fiber-reinforced plastic exoskeleton and a glass bubble encase the passenger compartment of the concept vehicle. Inside the Mission X are driver and passenger seating with contrasting colors and six-point harnesses. The cockpit has a squared-off steering wheel with a multitude of buttons and paddle controls. A Porsche Design-made analog stopwatch is also located in the center of the console. The Mission X appears to have all the makings of a segment-defining automobile; therefore, we can only hope that Porsche builds a production version.
