While Porsche has built rally-focused racers in the
past, the German automaker never came up with anything even remotely resembling
this Mission-X concept, which unfortunately exists only on our computer
screens.
It was designed by Mason Watson, who wanted to
combine the “beautiful proportion and simplicity of the 356 with the fun and
exposed feeling of the Manx,” the latter being a dune buggy aimed at desert
racing.
In its final form, the Mission-X definitely looks
like it could handle blasting its way through rough terrain at very high
speeds, aided by electric power alone. It’s reasonably compact in size,
measuring 4,415 mm in length, 1,995 mm in width and
standing just 1,517 mm tall.
It also features removable exterior panels and
guards, which means it can better adapt itself to its surroundings while also
making it easier for the owner to perform quick fixes/repairs.
