It's been confirmed that Porsche's hypercar successor—should it be built—will be a full-on EV. This makes the timing of the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT release seem all too convenient, with the latter proving to the skeptics that there's such a thing as all-electric motorsport-level performance. It also means that the Mission X already has a springboard from which to establish itself, and isn't arriving as any sort of radical and unsubstantiated idea.

e-Performance

Porsche has claimed that the Mission X will build on the aforementioned platform's 800-volt architecture, granting the new halo car an improved 900-volt version. The battery will also be mounted behind the seats, giving the car a more traditional mid-engined "e-core" layout which will directly and positively affect the car's agility and handling capabilities. No word yet on performance specs, but we can be certain that the hypercar will eclipse the range-topping Taycan's 1,093 hp and 988 tq by a notable margin.

The math sufficiently adds up to support that notion. Afterall, Porsche has said that their aim is to achieve a power-to-weight-ratio of one PS per kilogram with the Mission X, so it would have to put out some serious power, even if it manages a remarkably low kerb weight—something which EVs aren't naturally inclined to do. Ultimately, Porsche aims to create the fastest production car to lap the 'Ring, and to achieve this, they reckon it'll have to produce more downforce than the current GT3 RS as well. On the more pragmatic side, the automaker is also claiming charge speeds up to 2x faster than the Taycan, and likely better range too.

Design

The concept certainly presented as a more conventional hypercar in terms of design, with a low and sleek silhouette, "butterfly" doors, and a plethora of aerodynamic elements, indicative of a car that makes no compromises for maximizing performance. Even the wheels are specially fashioned, featuring transparent aeroblades and relief milled spokes which promote brake cooling and drag efficiency. Weight reduction is very much one of the core philosophies as well, with carbon fibre being used for just about every possible component, including the monocoque frame.

Inside the cabin, we're treated to a minimalist approach which blends comfort and aesthetics with driver centricity and functionality. It's usually difficult to derive too much from concept cars, particularly as it relates to interiors. However, the space-age cockpit finished off by a Formula-inspired steering wheel certainly lends to the overall ethos and what we can expect when, and if, the car makes it to production.

The Porsche Mission X is the modern interpretation of the complete hypercar, and the German automaker has presented a very good case on why the world needs it. The next step is obvious, and we'll be sure to follow and share any news with you as things continue to develop. Stay tuned!

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