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Porsche Mission S ‘Boattail’ Concept showcases a Thrilling New Aerodynamic Form

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They say the teardrop shape is considered one of the most aerodynamic profiles ever, given how it effortlessly bends the air around it to glide through with minimal drag. The tail of a teardrop plays a crucial role in this process, explaining the importance of tails in birds, planes, and boats. The Porsche Mission S by Zhe Huang brings that feature to automotive design. Created as a hyper-racing MPV, the Mission S recreates the professional racing experience for regular folk with its 911-esque proportions, supercar-esque cockpit, and unique teardrop rear that takes the term ‘boattail’ to new lengths.

Designer: Zhe Huang

The Mission S was designed as a part of Huang’s internship at studiokurbos, Shanghai. Although unaffiliated with the Porsche brand, the Mission S builds on the German marque’s automotive legacy, channeling the same energy that Porsche had when it debuted the Mission X or even the 919. This isn’t your friendly-looking Cayman or 911. It eschews the rounded-headlight curvy design language for something that’s more purpose-built for a racetrack.

The car sports a rather smooth design with flowy surfaces that come together cleanly, instead of being overrun with vents, grooves, and other dramatic details you’d see in overtly aggressive racecars from the likes of Lamborghini. The Mission S doesn’t completely surrender its curves, but rather limits the use of them to the front fenders, keeping its silhouette rather simple. A highlight of its design is its unconventional tail, which tapers off when viewed vertically, resulting in a centrally-located edge-lit taillight. “The design inspiration comes from the waterdrop in ‘Three Body’, which gives the car an extremely dynamic and pure body shape like the Porsche 908 and Porsche Vision Gran Turismo,” Huang says.

The Mission S measures 5.6m (18.3 feet) long and 2.1m (6.8 feet) wide, allowing five passengers including a professional racer to sit inside its cockpit. It stands at 1.26m (4.1 feet) tall, matching the height of the 911, while having the occupants inside sit in a more supercar-esque posture.

Embracing its futuristic demeanor, light-strips make quite an appearance in the Mission S’ design, with their presence on the front in the form of the headlights, as well as the back where the centrally located taillight is also accompanied by lights on each side.

The Mission S experience can be divided between its two variants, rather appropriately named the White and the Black versions. For the faint of heart, the White version prioritizes comfort and friendliness… but if you’re looking to put the pedal to the metal and taste the adrenaline, the Black variant offers faster speeds, a more thrilling experience, and sports a spoiler at the back to maximize downforce for that asphalt-hugging speed experience.

Quite like the Mission X which was revealed in June of this year, it seems like the Mission S concept embraces an electric drivetrain too. It doesn’t discard the venting on the front, which would be a telltale sign of an EV, but rather retains it perhaps for cooling and airflow purposes. One rather elongated door on either side gives access to the Mission S’ interiors, which seat up to 5 people in a 1+2+2 format. The car’s windshield extends all the way from the front to the back, creating a bubble-like effect that is interrupted by the car’s same-color pillars and roof but still strives to offer a panoramic view for its occupants with windows that stretch from the front to the back, and that expansive windshield.

The Mission S aims to deliver the thrill of racing to non-racers with its S trifecta – Speed, Spaciousness, and a Subversive Experience. Although currently just a fan-made concept (with no official endorsement from Porsche), it serves as a great case study for a new car format – with a 5-seater design that doesn’t sacrifice spaciousness… and that gorgeous tail that allows the car to cut through air like a sizzling hot knife through butter!

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Porsche enlists Puma for 2 limited edition sneakers in time to celebrate their 75th anniversary

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Luxury cars and sneakers don’t necessarily go hand in hand. But since there are a lot of pretty expensive pairs of kicks out there that owners of also expensive cars will probably want to own, a partnership between brands from both industries is not unheard of. The latest collaborators are German automobile manufacturer Porsche and fellow German footwear and apparel brand Puma. They have come up with a couple of limited edition sneakers to commemorate the largest gathering of Porsche enthusiasts and the anniversary of the iconic Porsche 911.

Designers: Porsche and Puma

Rennsport Reunion is a famous gathering of Porsche fans, collectors, and drivers and to commemorate the 7th year this is happening, they will be releasing a special pair of sneakers. The Rennsport Reunion 7 – Mirage Sport Tech is designed specifically for this event and the attendees. The trainers have the event’s branding on the tongue, insole, and even the shoe box. There is also a checkered flag and finish line design on the heels and the pair has red and blue accent colors. It will be available in classic black or pristine white colors.

To celebrate the 60th year of the Porsche 911 car, two limited edition sneakers will be available for those who want to own a rare pair of fashionable Porsche-inspired footwear. The Retro Sneaker, as its name implies, is inspired by the 1972 Porsche 911 S 2 5, with a light blue color and red contrast stitching. It has the starter number 56 on its heel. The individual numbering and the Porsche lettering is on the leather flap on the side. The second model is called the Heritage Sneaker and is based on the Porsche 911 S/T model. It has a gray color to match the anniversary car’s color while its lining is cognac-brown colored, inspired by the interior. It has the number 63 on its heel while the individual numbering is on the underside of the tongue together with the 60 years of Porsche 911 logo. Both sneakers come with red laces on the left shoe and black laces for the other.

The Rennsport Reunion 7 – Mirage Sport Tech is now available at the Porsche Design Online Store and Porsche Design Stores for $150. The Porsche Heritage and Retro Sneakers will be available online starting September 6 and are priced at $160. There will only be 1,972 Retro Sneakers available (for the 1972 Porsche birth year) while there will only be 1,963 pairs for the Heritage Sneakers as tribute to the first generation of the Porsche 911.

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The Porsche 619 E-motorbike is a Slick Speed Demon with a Monolithic Minimalist Frame

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If you told me the Dodge Tomahawk went electric and showed me the above photo, I’d probably believe you. However, this clean, mean machine is the Porsche 619 electric concept by Jackson Zhang, an automotive designer and CGI artist based out of California.

Designed as a response to Porsche’s goals of going electric by 2030, the 619 gives the automotive giant its first proper electric motorcycle (even though Porsche has experimented with e-bicycles before). Its unique design quite literally puts Porsche’s automotive DNA in the backseat, while starting entirely afresh. The key, for Zhang, was to create something minimalist, geometry-driven, and iconic. The result is an eclectic beast that borrows a limited amount from Porsche’s design semantics, but pretty much charts its own journey with a bold, blockish form factor that’s still comfortable to sit on and ride around in. The segmented LED matrix headlight boldly reinterprets the one seen on the Taycan, while the taillight wraps around the seat, complete with the word “Porsche” integrated into the outer cover.

Designer: Jackson Zhang

The Porsche 619 concept was made for the enthusiast, not the functionally-driven user. Everything about it screams speed, enjoyment, and luxury all wrapped around in one giant parcel. It isn’t designed to be hyper-aerodynamic like Porsche’s four-wheelers, but has the wheels of a motorbike that means absolute business.

Zhang designed the 619 in two distinct variants – a slightly plan version above with a leather seat and a rear cargo rest, and a more luxurious variant below that has a fuller seat, although still designed only to seat one rider. The lower variant with the cargo rest appeals to a utility-driven audience, but ditches the iconic branded taillight. The higher-end version, however, comes with all the bells and whistles, including Porsche branding on the sides as well as on the taillight, and even LEDs built into the spokes of the wheels, creating a dramatic light show while you blitz down the tarmac.

Zheng attributes the block-ish design to the presence of a large battery unit that drives the 619. A charging port on the top lets you juice the battery, while a hatch right in front lets you disengage the battery and remove it for charging externally or swapping out with a fresh battery set. Power from the battery is guided to a rear-wheel motor that’s connected to the main motorbike’s body using a generatively designed rear wheel fork. Zheng’s pursuit for minimalism led him to rely on generative/parametric design to create a fork that has a high strength-to-weight ratio. The rear wheel also has a single shock that attaches to the underside of the seat, giving you a comfortable ride even on rough terrain.

Although conceptual, the Porsche 619 is certainly a looker. It does for the car brand what Motorrad did for BMW, and what Ducati did for its parent companies Lamborghini and Audi. While Porsche hasn’t made any explicit plans to branch out into motorcycles, the Porsche 619 concept is wishful thinking and desirable aesthetics at their best!

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Porsche Mission S hypercar is one spacious city rider for a family of five

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Porsche is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the iconic 911 series with the launch of the 911 S/T special edition model limited to just 1,963 units. Such is the status of this timeless sports car that every automotive pundit swears by its charm.

Just like the sports version, the German marque has quite a few successful race track-oriented versions of 911 like the GT3, Carrera GT, 718 RSK and 550 Spyder. While most of the race circuit-specific models are two-seater versions, a hyper racing MPV with a 5-seater capacity wants to fuse things for a new era of motoring.

Designer: Zhe Huang

This is the Mission S concept, just in time for the celebrations, reviving the memories of the successful Porsche racing era that put this brand on the A list of influential advertisers and every fat-pocketed millionaire. The hyper racing car’s body shape is a dynamic amalgam of the Porsche 937 and Vision Gran Turismo. According to Zhe, the concept is inspired by the droplets (unmanned spacecrafts) shown in the 3 Body Problem series on Netflix that’s based on a science fiction novel written by the Chinese writer Liu Cixin.

The core idea of this creative project is to bridge the gap between casual motorheads and professional racers. For this, the Mission S supercar brings hyper racing MPV in the form of a 5-seater car that’s spacious and comfortable while not compromising on high performance and speedy character in any way. One thing is for sure, this Porsche hypercar is not for the faint-hearted passengers as it can easily touch dizzying speeds.

Just like the Porsche 908 and 935 with the long tail design optimized the performance at high speeds, the Mission S gets an elongated tail. It’s got one added benefit of extra room for as many as five people including the driver. Those Le-Mans-styled doors and the high-performance electric drive follow in the lines of the successful classics from the Porsche house. All this while keeping in mind the future vision of the brand.

Those streamlined curved of the hypercar flow from the front to the back, optimizing the overall range of the performance EV. The ride height of the Mission S is kept high to ride the public roads with speed bumps and potholes without any issues. In a true sense, this hyper racing MPV is a hybrid racer good enough for city commutes.

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Porsche sculpture bewilders motorheads at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023

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The Goodwood Festival of Speed saw nature’s fury abruptly cancel the event in West Sussex during the latter half, but some major highlights left a lasting impression on the estate of the Duke of Richmond. Porsche celebrates its 75th anniversary this year and the speed festival saw an installation that revers in the German marque’s success.

The speed festival also marks its 30th anniversary, and for this double dose of celebration, British artist Gerry Judah designed a jaw-dropping sculpture of the classic Porsche sportscars and road cars that have made an appearance at the event all these years and are pivotal in the brand’s soaring success. The colossal sculpture has six branching arms each displaying the racing cars that are important milestones in their 75 years of success.

Designer: Gerry Judah

This steel structure has a dodecahedral center with looping hoops leading to the six arms representing the line of speed eventually leading to the cars. According to Judah the inspiration for this marvel comes from the craving to make “a sculpture that would be celebratory.” He believes the installation is like, “setting off fireworks to enhance the joy of peace.” The sculpture is positioned in front of the Goodwood house as the festival’s center feature, just like all these years.

Judah in the past has created artistic sculptures including the 31-metre-high looping structure showcasing the Aston Martin DBRI car and one in celebration of race-car driver Bernie Ecclestone, but this one is special in its own rights. The gargantuan figure stands 28 meters tall at its highest point and 26 meters wide. To support the frame and the weight of the precious Porsche’s fighting against gravity, the structure is crafted from 40 tonnes of steel and supported by a 290-tonne concrete base.

The longest arm holds the single-seater Porsche 718 Formula 2 sportscar (making a successful debut in the 1960 Formula 2 season) to represent all the future racing endeavors for Porsche. Under this speedster is the Porsche 963 suspended in the celebratory livery and the gravity-defying Blaupunkt liveried Porsche 962 powered by a turbocharged flat-six engine is spiked adjacent to it. The Porsche 911 series is represented by the 992 Carrera introduced in 2018 and the 997.2 Sports Classic with the ducktail spoiler.

It’s coated in white just like other sculptures made by Judah because he believes the color tends to enhance the overall shape and exemplify the details. The oldest of them all, the Porsche 365 (manufactured between 1948-1965) is suspended closest to the ground.

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Xbox revives iconic Porsche liveries on Xbox Series X consoles and accompanying Controllers

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In a thrilling news that brings together the stalwarts of gaming and automotive excellence, Porsche has partnered with Xbox to commemorate its 75th anniversary.

This momentous occasion is being celebrated with the release of a highly exclusive collection of custom Xbox Series X consoles and accompanying Wireless Controllers, each adorned with vibrant colorways inspired by six iconic Porsche motorsport liveries.

Designer: Porsche and Xbox

The limited-edition Xbox Series X consoles and controllers collective starts with the colorway of the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans winning Porsche 911 GT1. The iconic livery captures the essence of speed and power. This is followed by the deep blue and bright green “hippie” colors of the Porsche Hippie.

The eccentric and daring race car, the Pink Pig inspires the third colorway, while the appreciators of Salzburg livery, which marked Porsche’s first overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, can now rejoice in timeless red and white theme on Xbox consoles and controllers. Next up is the Porsche Racing Edition, a livery representing the relentless pursuit of perfection, and the collection is wound up by the most current race livery on the Porsche 963, which is a testament to the marque’s relentless pursuit of automotive greatness.

This unique fusion of automotive heritage and gaming prowess is sure to captivate the hearts of Porsche enthusiasts and gaming aficionados alike.  Over the course of this summer, these six limited-edition console designs will be unveiled at major automobile and gaming events around the world. The events will serve as a platform for fans to witness the harmonious blend of Porsche’s motorsport heritage and Xbox’s cutting-edge gaming technology.

Unfortunately, these consoles will not be available for retail. Fans will, however, have the opportunity to enter sweepstakes over the next four months for a chance to win one of the consoles and controllers. Porsche’s 75th anniversary celebratory collection is a timeless convergence of two worlds and a cherished possession for all.

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718 Spyder RS Chronograph will push Porsche enthusiasts to the edge of their seats

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The new Porsche 718 Spyder RS is one open roadster designed without compromise! To bring that unfiltered thrill ride to a timed halt, Porsche has created the 718 Spyder RS Chronograph exclusively for owners of the stunning new Porsche.

Handmade in the Porsche watch factory in Solothurn, Switzerland, this chronograph watch combines high-quality design features of the Porsche roadster. Owing to the philosophy of lightweight agility, the 718 Spyder RS Chronograph features a titanium case to keep it as light as possible.

Designer: Porsche Design

As said, the 718 Spyder RS chronograph coincides with Porsche’s light weighted design aesthetic with a titanium case in two options: natural titanium or the black titanium. Just like its motorized counterpart, the watch offers customization options. It allows the bezel with tachymeter to be personalized to match the case color.

Further, to cater to individual preference, the colored dial can be adapted in a full selection of 718 Spyder RS standard, metallic, and special colors i.e. 114 Paint to Sample options. The 718 Spyder RS chronograph features a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective sapphire crystal underneath which are the ceramic hour and minute indices treated with Super-LumiNova for legibility in dark.

The watch is powered by Porsche Design WERK 01.200 COSC-certified movement featuring Flyback function. It is showcased through a glass bead-blasted titanium back matching the case color. On the flipside, mechanical gear indicator at 9 o’clock emphasizes on the 718 Spyder RS legacy. It features a chequered flag design and ‘Spyder RS’ logo.

The 718 Spyder RS chronograph is paired with a color-matching strap crafted in leather. It incorporates an attachment made from the black Race-Tex material used inside the cabin of the 718 Spyder RS. This element creates a harmonious connection between the timepiece and vehicle. To get this exceptional complement to the 718 Spyder RS, you will have to shell out $8,800.

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The ultimate electric pepper grinder for discerning food enthusiasts and Porsche fans

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Say no to tedious twisting or manual grinding. Enter, Porsche’s pepper grinder to freshly ground peppercorns and season your dishes in an instant!

Are you a foodie who appreciates finer things in life and has a taste for uber luxe? This Porsche Pepper Grinder is a perfect kitchen gadget designed for your special interests. Conceived keeping a discerning auto enthusiast in mind, this gear stick-inspired pepper grinder draws timeless Porsche design elements to deliver an unparalleled grinding experience.

Designer: Sanjith Kumar R

At the heart of this concept grinder is a powerful electric motor, which can effortlessly grind even the toughest peppercorns with just a press of the power button sitting on the top of the grinder. The intuitive one-touch operation ensures ease of use, making seasoning your favorite dishes a breeze.

A standout feature of the Porsche Pepper Grinder is its unique rotor-like grind level adjustment. Staying true to Porsche’s precision engineering and bespoke tire rim spokes, the grinder can be easily adjusted by simple rotation to customize the coarseness of your pepper that suits your personal taste preferences.

The grind level is indicated by three LED lights – red for fine grind, yellow for medium grind, and green for coarse grind – providing a visual cue for the perfect seasoning every time.

Sanjith’s pepper grinder is provided with a charging dock, adding to its convenience and functionality. The minimalist dock not only serves as a stylish storage solution, it also ensures your pepper grinder is always ready for use whenever you need it. By only placing the grinder on the charging dock, it can be recharged and ready to go for your next culinary adventure.

However, Porsche Pepper Grinder concept is not only about functionality but also about aesthetics. Its iconic Porsche design: sleek lines, premium materials, and attention to detail, makes it a true statement piece in any motorhead’s kitchen. So, are you buckled up to experience the thrill of precision seasoning like never before?

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Porsche designed a $2,500 gaming chair for people who can’t afford the real deal

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Designed for that broad category of folks who love Porsches but can’t afford to break their 401Ks, the company’s teamed up with Recaro to debut a limited-edition Porsche gaming chair with a color scheme especially curated by Studio F. A. Porsche (a subsidiary design unit of Porsche AG), and the automotive giant’s insignia embroidered right onto the headrest. Styled quite like the kind of seat you’d see in a racecar cockpit, the gaming chair has height, backrest, and armrest adjustability, and is limited to 911 units *wink wink*.

Designers: Recaro & Porsche

Built out by Recaro, the chair is a variant of the manufacturer’s high-end Recaro Exo Platinum series. The chair stands at a proud 5-feet tall, weighing 58.4 lbs, with a maximum capacity of  330 lbs (whether that’s a shot fired at the gamer physique, I’ll let you decide). The chair also features Recaro’s 5D armrests – a common feature in their top-tier models – which can rotate 360 degrees from the front pivot point. As far as actual comfort goes, the chair features an “ergonomically optimized seat shell made of high-quality upholstery foam and breathable fabrics” and an anti-submarining seat ramp.

As a limited-edition offering, the Porsche gaming chair is more than just a gaming accessory; it’s a collector’s item for the true Porsche aficionado. Each chair is manufactured in Germany, and the entire line is limited to just 911 units, as a hat-tip to Porsche’s most iconic and successful model series. If you’ve got 2 and a half Gs to spare, grab this one while it’s hot.

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