In 2015, Porsche unveiled the Mission E concept as a preview of its first all-electric sports car. Years later, the concept became the all-electric Taycan. Now, at the IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Germany, Porsche presented a new Mission concept that goes beyond sporty. Dubbed as the Mission R, this new concept is Porsche's vision of what customer motorsports will look like in the future – a glimpse of its new all-electric racer.
Electrification Of Customer Racing In The Future
The 2021 Mission R is Porsche's way of acknowledging that electrification is not just for road cars, but also for track racers. Porsche has been building high-performance racing cars for one-make cup series since over three decades ago. Now, there are around 30 Porsche cup series globally, and their latest track weapon is the 992-gen 911 GT3 Cup launched at the start of the 2021 motorsport season.
Porsche foresees that one-make series with all-electric cars will eventually rise in the future; the Mission R is how it envisions these racers. The Mission R offers a more than 1,072 hp (800 kW or 1,088 PS) of max system output in qualifying mode and 670 hp (500 kW or 680 PS) of continuous system power in race mode, thanks to a battery system designed for a sprint race format distance of 25 to 40 minutes.
Low-Slung Design Meant For Sprint Racing
Boasting an extremely low-slung design, the Mission R features a body largely built from natural fibre reinforced plastic (NFRP), which is also used for the front spoiler lip, diffuser, side skirts interior door panels, rear bulkhead and seat. It also features an ‘exoskeleton’ (cage) made from carbon fibre composite as well as 18-inch magnesium Cup center lock wheels. Styling-wise, the Mission R is finished in Carrara White Metallic satin finish, with the front bonnet and front wings painted in a high-gloss bright metallic red. Its spoilers are finished in contrasting black.
With two motors on the front and rear axles, the 3,306-lb (1,500 kg) Mission R can sprint from nil to 62 mph in less than 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of more than 186 mph (300 km/h). It offers the same lap time performance as the current 911 GT3 Cup racer on the track. Stopping power is handled by a brake-by-wire braking system with a recuperation unit that can recover up to over 50% of stopping energy.
An Interior Ergonomically Designed For Drivers
Inside, the Mission R focuses on the driver in practically all areas. The seat, steering wheel, controls, adjustable pedals as well as screens are all located on the same axis as the driver. The driver sits on a ventilated full bucket seat with access to ergonomically placed key displays and controls. These displays include a racing display between the steering wheel controls and two other strategically placed screens.
Source: Porsche