Porsche Mission X: the 100% electric hypercar that could go into production

While many manufacturers are already revving their engines for the centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Porsche, the manufacturer with the most victories in the iconic race, has just unveiled its new Mission X, a concept that is not only a masterpiece of design but could also mark the beginning of a new era in the history of the German brand.

Taking up the baton from iconic sports cars such as the 959, the Carrera GT and the 918 Spyder, the new Mission X represents a key boost to the evolutionary development of future sports cars from the brand, projecting the image of a true hypercar, yet with fairly compact dimensions: 4.5 metres long, 2 metres wide and a wheelbase of 2.73 metres.

Design typical of a production model

With a strong presence thanks to its low height and the elegant Rocket Metallic paint, it has a very sporty yet fairly understated look. Although it is a concept, it has been designed with features that could make one think it is a definitive production model.

With scissor doors in the Le Mans style, 20- and 21-inch wheels and glass canopies that act as an exoskeleton above each occupant, the most notable elements of the ensemble include the illuminated Porsche letters across the rear, the brand’s new logo and the lower part of the front end, which draws inspiration from historic competition models.

Radical yet elegant

Inside, the bucket-type seats with a CFRP structure, each in a different colour, the six-point harnesses integrated into the monocoque chassis and the open-topped steering wheel with buttons and shift paddles make it clear just how much performance this vehicle could offer and that it is focused on the track.

As for performance, Porsche has not confirmed any specific figures, although it has announced that its goal is to make it the fastest road-legal vehicle around the Nürburgring Nordschleife, to deliver a power-to-weight ratio of 1 CV per kilogram, to achieve aerodynamic downforce values well above those of a GT3 RS, and to offer a payload capacity never seen before thanks to a 900-volt system.