Porsche is celebrating its 75th anniversary with the launch of a spectacular new 200mph-plus two-seat supercar, expected to accelerate from 0 to 62mph in less than two seconds to become become the fastest car in the world.
Codenamed ‘Mission rich. The new car marks the German carmakers’ ambitions for the electric future of the 21st century and aims to showcase how Porsche will achieve ultimate power with lightweight construction.
Video: Porsche launches the sleek new Mission X to celebrate its 75th anniversary
At a glittering star-studded party at its headquarters in Zuffenhausen near Stuttgart in southwest Germany, Porsche unveiled the new supercar as a highlight of the celebrations held at the Museum Modernist Porsche holds the jewels in the auto company’s crown. Porsche has cleverly tweaked its prancing horse emblem to commemorate the anniversary.
The sleek new aerodynamic ‘Mission X’ two-seater with upward-opening scissor doors will also make its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, where Porsche’s anniversary was held as main sponsor. At 4.5 meters long, 2.0 meters wide and just 1.2 meters high (or just under 4 ft), the hypercar’s powerful all-wheel drive twin electric supercar will run on wheels. 20 inches in the front and 21 inches in the rear and is expected to be road legal, although also used on the track.
Each is expected to cost around £2 million. Acceleration from rest to 62 mph is expected to be under 2 seconds. Engineers are working on a fast charging mode that can charge up to 80% in less than 10 minutes – or twice as fast as the 18 minutes of a Taycan Turbo S.
Those behind the project have talked about achieving a weight of 1kg per thrust, which would see it weigh around 1,500kg with 1,500 horsepower.
It’s Porsche’s answer to the upcoming £2.5m, 1,155bhp Aston Martin Valkyrie (6.5-litre V12 hybrid, 0-62 acceleration in under three seconds and 217 mph), the £2 million, 258 mph all-electric Rimac Neʋera supercar (can reach 0 to 62 mph in 1.97 seconds with a range of up to 340 miles) and AMG 1 from Mercedes-Benz.
Launched after the legendary overnight Le Mans 24 Hour marathon in France, the head of Porsche Élieʋe this will be the car that will break the lap record for the infamous Nurburg Ring racetrack in Germany and become road legal. fastest street in the world. It is considered the spiritual successor to the 1986 Porsche 959, the fastest street-legal car in the world when launched in 1986, and the Porsche 917 race car with which British racing driver Richard Attwood won Le Manchester in 1970.
It is also said to be the successor to the Porsche 918 Spyder. At the time, it was Porsche’s most powerful road car, accelerating from standstill to 60mph in a flash of 2.5 seconds – and to 124mph in 7.2 seconds .
The two-seat supercar can reach a speed of 93 km/h in electric mode, running only on electricity, causing no pollution. And overall it produces so little carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that it is exempt from London’s Congestion Charge. The Mission X is also mentioned in the same breath as the sleek-engined Porsche Carrera GT from 2004 to 2006.
Celebrations for the new Mission is the chief executive officer of the entire Volkswagen Group, of which Porsche is an important part. According to Porsche’s electrification plan, the company aims to achieve 50% of pure electric vehicles by 2025.
The current all-electric Taycan, for which the UK is the largest market globally, will join the all-electric Macan next year. The new Porsche supercar celebrating the carmaker’s 75th anniversary will make its first appearance in the UK at the Goodwood Festival of Speed – dubbed the world’s biggest automotive garden party and the 30th anniversary itself. year of foundation – takes place from 13 to 16 July at the grounds of the Duke of Richmond’s stately home near Chichester in West Sus𝓈ℯ𝓍.
A parade of historic and current Porsche cars that haʋe helped define and guide the company’s vision for decades – on road and track – will appear in action on Goodwood Hill. At the heart of the Festival of Speed in front of Goodwood House will be a central Porsche signature sculpture designed by artist Gerry Judah, who is responsible for many dramatic works that defy the physics of art. Automotive technology was created specifically for humans.
As well as celebrating 75 years of Porsche, this year also marks the 60th anniversary of the legendary Porsche 911, of which more than one million haʋe have been produced since its debut in 1963 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Porsche calculates that 70% of all Porsche vehicles are still on the road today.
The UK is Porsche’s fourth largest market after China, the US and Germany, and ahead of South Korea. In 2022, Porsche UK sold a record 18,554 vehicles – an increase of 32% on 2021.
The best-selling car in the UK last year was the Macan, followed by the Taycan (second only), 911, Porsche, 718 (Cayman and Boxster) and Panamera. The UK is the Taycan’s largest market globally. Almost 40% of UK sales are now electrified driʋetrains – the Cayman E-Hybrid and Turbo S E-Hybrid, and the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, 4S E-Hybrid and Turbo S E-Hybrid, with Taycan.
Oliʋer Bluмe, chairman of the executive board of Porsche AG, said: ‘Porsche Mission X is a technological icon for future sports cars. It carries on the torch of the iconic sports cars of decades past: like the 959, Carrera GT and 918 Spyder before it, the Mission Future vehicle concepts. Dare to dream and dream cars are two sides of the same coin for us: Porsche only maintains Porsche ̄y keeps changing.’
Michael Mauer, head of styling at Porsche, said: ‘Mission X is a clear commitment to the core of the brand. The ongoing, enhanced expression of our product and brand identity is an important guide as we navigate the evolution of our mass production models. This conceptual study symbolizes the resonance of simple sporty sports DNA with a luxurious overall impression.’
Porsche Cars UK Managing Director Krishan Bodhani said: ’75 years ago, Ferry Porsche dreamed of a sports car, a dream that came true in the 356. Likewise, 30 years ago , the Duke of Richmond realized his dream of a unique car for the first time. engine impact. The Goodwood Festival of Speed is therefore the perfect setting for us to celebrate our anniversary. We’re delighted that Goodwood is offering us this fantastic opportunity to share our passion with enthusiasts, Porsche fans and owners in the UK.’
The Dukes of Richmond and Gordon said: ‘Porsche has been one of our most loyal and enthusiastic partners, supporting the Festival of Speed since 1995 and Reʋiʋal since 2010. This year Porsche will become the manufacturer. the first production to create a Center Feature at this Festival. The fourth Festival of Speed, highlights the enormous success of this iconic manufacturer as we celebrate the 75th anniversary.’
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