Porsche is out to prove that when it comes to supercars, it has something to offer. Sure, they have the mighty 911 Turbo S, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, and the Cayenne Electric Turbo S as their flagship offerings that offer supercar performance and the heritage that hails from Stuttgart. But when it comes to offering a dedicated supercar, Porsche has something special.

This is the Porsche Mission S, a forward-looking vision model that shows the brand's future design direction. More importantly, the Mission S will slot above the 911 as a more powerful supercar.

Borrowing design cues from past halo models like the Le Mans-winning 917, the 959, and the iconic GT1, the Mission S translates typical Porsche design towards the future. The “torpedo” fenders, stylish LED headlights, and dramatic width-to-height ratio immediately grab your attention. The result is a vehicle that still looks like a Porsche from every angle, but features a new look from the Stuttgart brand.

From the side, the distinct silhouette carries hallmarks of the 911, but also sleek lines and muscular cues borrowed from past models that made Porsche a household name. In fact, the brand says the round headlights & torpedo fenders directly echo the look of the 911, including the side profile. Meanwhile, the dynamic front fascia is a callback to the GT1, although we can't help but see some resemblance to the V10-powered Carrera GT.

Around the back, the tribute to the 959 is quite evident with its distinct spoiler, wide shoulders, and thin LED taillights. It also has quirky design cues derived from the GT1, like vertical quad exhausts and distinct bodywork that hides the wide rear tires. But where's the design tribute for the air-cooled 917? When viewed from the top, Porsche included a radiator fan that's integrated into the active rear wing. Last but not least, are the dial-design of the alloy wheels, which Porsche says were directly inspired by the 928.

Hop inside, and the Mission S welcomes occupants to a simple yet engaging cabin. Don't expect to find any big screens, as Porsche says the Mission S represents a deliberate return to the core values of a sports car. In fact, the automaker says the interior was largely inspired by the 550 Spyder and the 356 for its core simplicity.

The Mission S comes with Porsche's signature gauge cluster and is accompanied by a three-spoke leather steering wheel with a center rally mark, along with paddle shifters. As mentioned earlier, there's no central display, as Porsche opted to use a retractable smartphone display system with MagSafe technology. This means a user's phone can be used for navigation and infotainment if desired. However, users can also use the MyPorsche App to access all functions and can even show the driver historically inspired gauge designs for the instrument panel.

Other key interior features present include physical buttons & switches, a specially-designed key holder that's positioned left of the steering wheel, and a simple gear selector on the center console. While no specifics were mentioned, the Porsche Mission S will likely be available with a dual-clutch gearbox, although a manual transmission may also be offered for the production version.

“A Porsche must be recognisable as a Porsche at first glance. The Mission S provides a glimpse of the ideas and design features that will shape Porsche in the coming years.” The focus is on the authentic, consequent and timeless design of the vehicle and a particularly intense connection between driver and car. “At the same time, the Mission S represents a mid-engined super sports car platform positioned above the 911 – not as a one-off hypercar, but as a permanent and versatile addition to our customer offering,” said Dr. Michael Leiters, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG.

Porsche has confirmed that the Mission S will slot above the 911 as a super sports car. With it, we can perhaps expect the concept car to serve as the new halo model from Stuttgart. The only question now is, when can we expect Porsche to officially launch it?