Porsche Mission S Concept Car, I Could Make Room for it. Depending on My Mood. #8 A2W Car Spotlight

I like the Porsche Mission S. Whether I like it enough to want one is where I start being difficult. You know when you look at a car and immediately start choosing the colour? With this one, it is not the case for me. I am still walking around it. I like the front, I like the shape, and then I get to the rear and think, it’s beautiful, but I will still hold onto my horses – don’t ask me why.

That back end is easily my favourite part. The width, the curves and the way everything comes together look lovely. If I get one, I would probably park it facing away from the house so I could enjoy the best view through the window. Not particularly helpful when leaving in a hurry, but we all have our priorities.

Porsche has that sporty, fancy, slightly posh appeal for me, especially living in England. I could happily imagine taking it out on a sunny Sunday.

But the Mission S is still a concept, so maybe I am getting ahead of myself. It previews a new mid-engined supercar platform intended to sit above the 911 in Porsche’s range. And Porsche wants this to become a lasting part of its offering, rather than a single special project.

Which sounds promising, although I would quite like to know what is powering it.

The engine size, cylinder count, horsepower and acceleration figures have not been officially announced yet. Neither has the price. So if you came here wondering how fast it goes and how much it costs, unfortunately Porsche is making both of us wait.

They have shown me a lovely rear, though. Apparently, that was enough to get an entire blog out of me.

There are some interesting details we do know. The design takes inspiration from cars including the 911, 959 and GT1, and there is an active rear wing neatly built into the body. I like that approach. It looks special without needing every single part to shout for attention.

Inside, the five round instruments and proper physical controls make it feel like a car I would want to sit in and explore. The central rev counter even moves closer to the driver depending on the driving mode. I haven’t driven it, obviously, but that little detail has made me curious.

There is no permanently fitted central touchscreen either. Instead, your phone can provide navigation through a retractable MagSafe-compatible holder, I have that in my current car.

If you read my Bentley Continental GT spotlight, you know how strongly I feel about that car. The Lamborghini Revuelto gets a similar reaction. With the Mission S, I like what Porsche is doing, but I would want to see the finished car and spend some time with it before deciding.

It could join my collection. It could also remain a car I enjoy looking at. Depends on my mood, and eventually, what Porsche puts underneath that body.

For now, Porsche hasn’t confirmed the price.

I am still deciding whether I want one, and my bank account finds that confidence hilarious.
aKi Malik